Accounts Receivable Specialist (3+ month contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract - 3+ Months)

Location: East Side of Indianapolis, IN

Employment Type: Contract (Approximately 3+ Months)

Fully On-Site

A well-established distribution organization on the east side of Indianapolis is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its team on a 3+month contract basis . This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, solving discrepancies, and ensuring the accurate reconciliation of high-volume transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile incoming payments from multiple sources, including banking partners and electronic payment platforms
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items
• Analyze large volumes of transactional data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate accounts receivable records
• Review and validate high-volume electronic payment transactions
• Research exceptions and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution
• Follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support month-end and reporting activities as needed

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to gain experience with a respected distribution company
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Exposure to high-volume accounting operations and complex reconciliations
• Competitive compensation and immediate start availability

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working with numbers and data, and thrive in a fast-paced accounting environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash application, or reconciliation experience
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and general accounting principles
• Ability to work with high-volume transactions and large datasets
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience in distribution, retail, consumer products, or multi-location environments is a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting/filtering, and data analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems; Workday experience is a plus
• Familiarity with account reconciliation software is preferred
• Comfortable working within Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace environments