Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to own day-to-day AR operations and act as the operational right hand to the current finance team. This role is designed for a senior AR professional who can run the function and maintain strict process discipline. Key Responsibilities Serve as the day-to-day operational lead across billing, collections, and cash applications Oversee high-volume invoicing, credit memos, adjustments, and refunds Own AR aging, DSO, dispute resolution, and cash-flow performance Handle escalated customer billing and payment issues with professionalism and precision Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Accounting to ensure clean billing inputs Execute month-end AR close activities: reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis Maintain and enforce AR policies, SOPs, and internal controls Support audits and documentation requests Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities Mentor junior AR staff and provide coverage support as needed Skills & Experience 8 plus years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience Strong understanding of AR accounting concepts, billing structures, and collections strategies Experience working with contracts, SOWs, rate cards, milestones, or usage-based billing Proven success in improving DSO and AR aging ERP experience (IES, QuickBooks, or similar) Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, analysis, pivots, lookups) Detail-oriented, process-driven, and highly accountable Comfortable working under a hands-on, high-standards managerbfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca