Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a key role in managing the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of payments, accurate financial records, and excellent customer service. This position is responsible for processing payments, managing customer inquiries, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end-close activities while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting reports and provide support with accounts receivable responsibilities.
• Record, reconcile, and balance transactions within accounting systems and software.
• Maintain and update accounts receivable documentation as needed.
• Process customer payments as needed through Integrated Receivables.
• Monitor, manage, and respond to general AR inquiries.
• Investigate and verify account discrepancies by gathering and analyzing supporting documents and information.
• Process and record Billpay transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage BillPay inbox and handle all incoming inquiries.
• Maintain organized historical records for accurate reporting.
• Perform weekly and monthly account reconciliations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Assist with bank reconciliation process.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing AR-related journal entries and reports.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment discrepancies and assist with process improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an accounts receivable or related accounting role.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Dependable and reliable.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $68k - $71k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit:

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.