Sr. AR Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. AR Specialist to support daily accounts receivable operations in Seattle, Washington. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate cash activity, resolving payment-related questions, and ensuring timely follow-up on remittance details. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in handling customer account issues, and a solid background in receivables, billing, and cash application processes.

Responsibilities:

- Reconcile daily cash transactions to confirm balances are accurate and all activity is properly recorded.

- Provide ongoing support to the internal AR team to help keep receivables workflows organized and on schedule.

- Prepare and complete check deposit activities for payments received at the corporate office.

- Retrieve and evaluate demurrage and Pay Pal payment information from reporting systems to support account accuracy.

- Contact customers to obtain missing remittance details when payments are submitted without sufficient backup information.

- Process customer refunds related to duplicate payments and overpaid balances in a timely manner.

- Review weekly aging reports and apply prepayments to the appropriate final invoices.

- Assist with wire and related payment conversion activities as part of ongoing receivables operations. Requirements - Experience working in accounts receivable with responsibility for cash application and payment posting.

- Strong understanding of cash activity reconciliation, billing support, and account balancing practices.

- Background in commercial collections and customer follow-up regarding outstanding or unclear payments.

- Ability to investigate payment discrepancies and secure remittance information from customers when needed.

- Proficiency using financial systems and reports to review payment data and maintain accurate records.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced accounting environment.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal coordination and external customer outreach.

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