Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable & Deductions Specialist based in the Framingham, MA area for a hybrid opportunity. In this role, you will oversee core AR functions—including deduction management, collections, and cash application. You will work closely with major retail accounts and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Logistics, Sales, and Finance) to resolve pricing disputes, manage past-due balances, and keep open AR clean.Candidate Profile & Required Skills

• Work Location: Ability to work on-site in Framingham, MA on a hybrid schedule.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance (2–5+ years strongly preferred). Background in Finance or Accounting is ideal.

• Technical Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC preferred).

  • Proficiency with Power BI (navigating dashboards, filters, and slicers).

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, data structuring, and lookup functions).

• Core Competencies:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause deduction resolution.

  • Assertive, professional written and verbal communication.

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively across multiple time zones.

salary: $22.28 - $29.12 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Deductions & Disputes: Investigate deductions and disputes from major tier-1 retail accounts (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Target, Costco); gather supporting documentation to verify validity and process chargebacks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Logistics, Sales leadership (VPs), and Finance to resolve pricing discrepancies, obtain missing documentation, and finalize dispute settlements.

• Collections & Cash Application: Monitor account statements, past-due balances, check payments, and remittances to ensure timely cash application and portfolio collection.

• AR Reporting: Prepare reports and present account challenges, open AR status, and key metrics to internal sales and finance leadership.

Skills

• Basic Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Receivable
• Verbal Communication
• Responsiveness
• Excel Pivot Tables (1 year of experience is required)
• Cash Applications
• Collections (1 year of experience is required)
• Deduction Management (1 year of experience is required)
• ERP (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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