Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team. This position is heavily focused on high-volume business-to-business collections and cash application activities within an ERP environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, outstanding customer communication abilities, and experience managing large transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $22 and $25/hr.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of business accounts and perform proactive collections activities to reduce past-due balances.
• Contact customers via phone and email to resolve delinquent accounts and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Apply daily customer payments accurately and timely within the ERP system, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and credit card transactions.
• Research and reconcile unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, short pays, deductions, and chargebacks.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to improve cash flow and minimize outstanding receivables.
• Investigate invoice disputes and collaborate with customers, sales, customer service, and internal departments to achieve resolution.
• Process and maintain customer account adjustments, credits, write-offs, and payment corrections as approved.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure customer account balances are accurate and up to date.
• Generate and analyze accounts receivable reports, aging schedules, collection metrics, and cash application reporting.
• Maintain detailed collection notes and customer communication records within the ERP system.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable and cash receipts.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase collection effectiveness and cash application efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable experience with a strong emphasis on B2B collections and cash application.
• Experience processing high transaction volumes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency working within an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, customer invoicing, cash posting, account reconciliation, and collections best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, research, and dispute-resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.