Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

This is a remote Accounts Receivable Specialist role focused on invoice creation, account reconciliations, and cash application. You’ll work with internal teams and customers to ensure timely and accurate billing, resolve past-due balances, and apply payments accurately.

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 experience 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 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)
• Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
• Benefits may vary by job and offer
• Additional educational opportunities and training may be available at the approval of management

Location

• Remote position

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and embraces 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.