Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Modesto, California on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, supporting accurate financial records, and strengthening customer account management across receivables and credit activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and customers to address account concerns promptly and professionally.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluate customer credit requests from initial intake through final decision, ensuring documentation is complete and references and reports are properly reviewed.

- Create and update customer records across accounting and operational platforms while maintaining accurate account information.

- Track outstanding balances, review aging trends, and prioritize collection efforts to support timely payment across assigned accounts.

- Investigate payment discrepancies, billing concerns, short payments, and reconciliation issues by partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to reach resolution.

- Complete daily and periodic receivable tasks such as cash posting, deposit preparation, credit adjustments, refunds, write-offs, and account statement distribution.

- Produce regular aging summaries and account status updates for leadership, sales partners, and credit management stakeholders.

- Manage construction-related receivables activities, including documentation tied to lien rights, preliminary notices, job accounts, releases, and project closeout requirements.

- Assist with month-end receivables close processes by performing reconciliations, reviews, and reporting assignments as needed.

- Provide coverage for other accounts receivable functions, including lien administration support and occasional front desk assistance when required.

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Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting roles.

- Background in construction-related receivables is strongly preferred, especially in project-based billing or contractor environments.

- Experience working in multiple accounting or business systems.

- Solid understanding of credit review, account reconciliation, collections, and cash application processes.

- Ability to manage deadlines, organize competing priorities, and follow through consistently on high-risk or overdue accounts.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with accurate data entry and 10-key skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities, supported by a detail-oriented and dependable work style.

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