Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

This remote Accounts Receivable Specialist role is part of the Finance team. The position focuses on invoice creation, account reconciliations, and cash application—ensuring timely and accurate billing, resolving past-due balances, and applying payments correctly.

Responsibilities

• Own the client invoicing lifecycle from start to finish
• Prepare and process customer invoices for contract and on-demand clients
• Manage customer portal submissions and updates
• Coordinate with internal teams to address invoicing and account concerns
• Review customer contracts for billing accuracy and completeness
• Track and report on AR metrics, including aging and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Contribute to ad-hoc accounting and finance projects
• Support continuous improvement of AR policies and procedures
• Post journal entries and ensure accurate recording of transactions
• Apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile daily payment activity, settlement batches, and bank deposits
• Perform general ledger and customer account reconciliations
• Maintain and update customer records and billing data
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and open items
• Respond to customer inquiries and follow up on outstanding issues
• Initiate collections on past-due accounts and negotiate payment solutions

Requirements (Must Have)

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounting, with a focus on collections
• Moderate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Data analysis proficiency
• Familiarity with ERP or Accounting Systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Waste industry experience/knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: 26.44 - 31.25 USD per hour (US)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability (for eligible employees)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
• Benefits may vary by job and offer
• Additional educational opportunities and training may be available with management approval

Location

• Remote position

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical/mental ability. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.