Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer (6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)

Overview

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity . This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer payments, invoicing, reconciliations, and collections activities. The position plays a key role in supporting cash flow, maintaining financial accuracy, and ensuring compliance with U.S. accounting standards and internal controls. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues, manage outstanding receivables, and maintain high-quality financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process manual invoices and ensure all billing activities comply with internal procedures.
• Apply and reconcile customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain customer accounts and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Prepare customer statements and collection correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and customer service teams to resolve invoicing and payment concerns.
• Escalate high-risk or significantly overdue accounts according to established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX-related requirements (where applicable), and U.S. accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to process improvements within the Accounts Receivable function.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Accounts Receivable or related finance experience.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, account reconciliations, collections, and accounts receivable processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financials or similar platforms is preferred.
• Experience in a shared services or multi-entity environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with payment methods and gateways including ACH, wire transfers, Stripe, Authorize.Net, and Mercury is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and customer-focused finance professional who can effectively balance relationship management with collections responsibilities. They are analytical, proactive, and skilled at resolving billing and payment issues while maintaining financial accuracy and compliance. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment, works well independently when needed, and is adaptable enough to support a broad range of accounts receivable functions. Candidates interested in a role with the potential to convert from contract to permanent employment are highly encouraged to apply.

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