Accounts Receivable Specialist Petersburg, VA

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Virginia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on maintaining healthy receivables, following up with customers on overdue balances, and ensuring payments are applied accurately. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with account statements, and solid Microsoft Excel skills in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage outstanding customer balances by conducting proactive follow-up on commercial accounts, including those more than 90 days past due.
• Apply incoming payments accurately and update account records to reflect daily cash activity.
• Review customer statements and account histories to identify discrepancies and complete reconciliations.
• Coordinate with clients to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and past-due account concerns in a thorough manner.
• Process payments efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audit-ready records.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables, organize account data, and support reporting on collection efforts.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection activity to improve cash flow and reduce delinquent balances.