Accounts Receivable Specialist Shawnee Mission, KS

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support billing and receivables activity for a services organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can work through invoice reviews, account reconciliation, and collection follow-up with strong attention to detail. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment records, communicate with clients regarding outstanding balances, and contribute to clean financial data as the team prepares accounting records for ongoing operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Review accounts receivable records to identify discrepancies, aged balances, and items requiring follow-up.
• Retrieve and organize invoices, then compare supporting details across records to confirm accuracy.
• Reconcile billing activity and payment history using spreadsheets and system data to keep account information current.
• Verify that incoming payments have been posted correctly and investigate any misapplied or missing transactions.
• Contact clients regarding overdue balances and support commercial collections efforts in a thorough manner.
• Assist with cash application and related billing tasks to ensure receivable balances reflect accurate activity.
• Use accounting and billing software, including Tabs or similar legal billing platforms, to research account details and complete daily work.
• Support receivables cleanup and related accounting preparation activities tied to upcoming system-related work within the department.