Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

An organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its team. This role supports credit and collections activities and assists with billing, cash receipts, and other accounting tasks as needed.

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm MST, Monday–Friday.

Remote work with location requirement: Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Monitor A/R aging and customer accounts to minimize past-due accounts
• Perform customer credit analysis as needed
• Initiate collection activities by phone, email, fax, and letters
• Coordinate with Circulation and Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions
• Distribute A/R aging reports and discuss issues with Circulation and Advertising Managers
• Use and maintain the A/R collections module in Circulation and Advertising Systems
• Perform customer revenue and A/R trend analysis
• Refine procedures as needed; communicate with tact and diplomacy while providing ethical, customer-focused service

Requirements

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems with some supervision
• Knowledge of accounting process and controls
• Strong sense of urgency with attention to detail
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed, and 10-key proficiency
• Interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of automated collections/accounts receivable/accounting systems preferred
• Proficiency with PC tools, including electronic mail, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software (Gmail, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred)
• GED or high school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated collections/accounts receivable/accounting systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly range: $16.00 – $17.75 or required city/county minimum wage
• Pay is based on factors including geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications.
• Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and select paid holidays (benefits based on eligibility).

Location

Remote position; candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity: All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
• Background check: A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process; must be willing to submit and pass required checks.
• Recruitment timeline: Continuous recruitment until the position is filled.