Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

This organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the team in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and a head for numbers, with the ability to work proactively and independently. This role reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Post incoming customer payments using the organization’s accounting applications
• Contact past due customers to collect balances (typically reminder calls; hard collections are rare)
• Assist with client profile information updates and new customer onboarding
• Serve as a liaison for customers to reconcile billing discrepancies
• Escalate issues related to billing, payments, collections, and terms as needed
• Provide reporting on the summary status of receivables and primary customers of concern
• Support AR process improvement and customer success metrics related to payment terms

Requirements

• Proficiency with technology tools, including:
  • Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel
  • General accounting system: Intuit QuickBooks preferred
  • CRM system: Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• 2+ years’ related collections experience preferred
• Hands-on experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or accounts receivable clerk

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years’ related collections experience
• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous and flexible time off (FTO), plus eight paid holidays
• Group health insurance with nominal employee contribution
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Optional benefits through a cafeteria plan, including dental, vision, life insurance, wellness reimbursement program, and other supplemental benefits
• Employer match of employee HSA contributions, dollar-for-dollar up to the IRS limit
• 401(k) with company match of up to 4% of base salary

Location

United States. The employer is currently unable to sponsor work visas; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.