Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a well-established manufacturing company in San Antonio, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage promotional accounting activity, reconcile deduction issues, and help maintain accurate financial records. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams and external partners to review trade-related transactions, confirm proper documentation, and improve the accuracy of customer payment activity.

Responsibilities:
• Review promotional deductions, off-invoice pricing variances, and customer payment activity to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Obtain backup documentation from sales teams, brokers, distributors, customers, and other business partners to validate claims and payment requests.
• Investigate disputed or unauthorized deductions and pursue recovery or resolution in accordance with company guidelines.
• Examine trade agreements and promotional contracts to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and support proper financial application.
• Maintain accurate records that reflect customer profitability, product performance, and promotional spending results.
• Apply cash receipts, support billing-related activities, and reconcile invoice discrepancies tied to customer accounts.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure trade spending practices align with established policies and internal controls.• High school diploma or equivalent required, with foundational knowledge of accounting principles at the college-entry level.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, with hands-on exposure to accounts receivable processes.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including cash application, billing, and collections.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for daily financial and administrative tasks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.
• Experience within a broker-related environment or familiarity with promotional accounting activities is preferred.
• Exposure to general ledger processes, invoice review, pricing analysis, or deduction resolution is a plus.