Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Summary

A growing organization in Columbia, SC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team on a contract/temporary basis. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys managing customer accounts, resolving billing questions, supporting accurate financial records, and maintaining positive client relationships.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work in a stable, professional environment with a supportive and collaborative team culture. This opportunity offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to an organized accounting function where accuracy, communication, and follow-through are valued. Candidates who are detail-oriented, dependable, and interested in continued career growth will find this role to be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate and distribute accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
- Post payments, reconcile customer accounts, and maintain accurate account records.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
- Communicate with customers regarding account discrepancies, payment arrangements, billing questions, and collection efforts.
- Research and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies, and account concerns.
- Assist with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and other accounting or administrative support as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Columbia, SC.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable and professional work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Onsite Position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:

The pay transparency policy is available here:

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and collections follow-up.
- Monitor customer account activity, aging reports, and outstanding balances.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account questions.
- Support month-end reporting and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate billing and account management.

- 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or related accounting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain professional customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a professional services, legal services, or client-focused business environment.
- Prior experience supporting month-end close activities or account reconciliations.
- Ability to identify process improvements that support more accurate billing, collections, and customer account management.