Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (JN
- Tampa, Florida

Salary: USD
23 - USD
27 per hour

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a fast-paced, high-volume accounting team. This role will be responsible for managing customer accounts, cash application, collections, account reconciliations, and invoice research while supporting the overall accounts receivable function. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

• Process and post a high volume of daily customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, and credit card transactions
• Manage accounts receivable activities for a large customer portfolio
• Monitor aging reports and conduct collections efforts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, chargebacks, deductions, and unapplied cash
• Perform customer account reconciliations and maintain accurate account records
• Generate and distribute invoices, statements, and customer account information
• Partner with internal departments, including Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, to resolve account issues
• Research payment discrepancies and provide timely resolution to customers
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of cash applications, collections, account reconciliations, and billing processes
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, or large corporate environments
• Previous experience handling high transaction volumes and complex customer accounts
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

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