Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. You’ll own the billing-to-cash cycle, keeping collections on track, cash applied accurately, and customer accounts in good standing.

What You’ll Do

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• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
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• Apply incoming payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) to the correct accounts
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• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due balances by phone and email
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• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and payment disputes
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• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and support month-end close
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• Process credit memos, adjustments, and write-off requests per policy
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• Maintain customer account records and credit files
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• Support audits and prepare AR reporting for management
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• Partner with sales, operations, and customer service to resolve account issues
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What You’ll Bring

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• 4+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or collections experience
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• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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• Solid understanding of the AR cycle, cash application, and account reconciliation
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• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
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• Experience with [NetSuite / QuickBooks / SAP / Oracle / Sage] or a similar ERP
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• Strong communication skills and a professional, firm-but-friendly approach to collections
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• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Nice to Have

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• Experience with high-volume billing or multi-entity environments
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• Familiarity with revenue recognition basics
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• Experience with automated collections tools
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