Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate billing of customers, maintaining positive customer relationships, and supporting the company's cash flow through effective accounts receivable management. This role performs account reconciliation, monitors aged receivables, actively engages in collection efforts, and provides clear reporting on receivable status. The AR Specialist partners closely with internal teams and external customers to resolve discrepancies, reduce aging, and ensure compliance with contractual and billing requirements.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm

Compensation: $20-22/hr

$500 Sign-on Bonus!!!

What you will be doing:

• Prepare, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate documentation prior to timely submission to customers.
• Ensure customers are billed accurately and in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers to resolve billing questions, disputes, and discrepancies while fostering strong working relationships.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is current, payments and credits are properly applied, uncollectible amounts are identified, and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Actively manage collection efforts by contacting customers via phone, email, and written correspondence, with a primary focus on aged and past-due receivables.
• Identify slow-paying or delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate collection actions or escalation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular reports on aged receivables, collection status, and key A/R metrics to management.
• Analyze trends in customer payment behavior and provide insight to improve collection effectiveness and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).
• All other duties assigned by management.

What are we looking for?

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting, finance, and bookkeeping principles.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally engage with customers regarding billing and collections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related role.
• Prior experience in administration, billing, collections, or customer service involving frequent external customer interaction.

Benefits

At ACERTUS we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Company Paid Time Off
• 7 Company Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with auto-enrollment at 3% starts on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Casual Dress Code

About ACERTUS

ACERTUS is an automotive logistics provider that utilizes technology to provide unparalleled service and visibility into the transportation process accompanied by a full suite of vehicle lifecycle solutions. Our people, process, and innovative technology are the engine behind our relentless drive to deliver. We believe in enhancing our customers' experience by providing end-to-end solutions throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle. ACERTUS offers a suite of vehicle transportation services, customizable technology, a national title and registration platform, compliance services, home delivery and pickup, and a growing vehicle storage footprint throughout North America.

ACERTUS is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.