Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Title: AR Specialist

Location: Leesburg, VA – Hybrid

Assignment Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $31.00/hour – $33.00/hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced AR Specialist to join a growing accounting team in a large corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys solving account discrepancies and collaborating across departments.

• Process incoming customer payments and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Review account balances, perform reconciliations, and research cash application issues.
• Prepare and verify customer invoices, ensuring billing information is complete and accurate.
• Track outstanding receivables and assist with collection of past-due balances.
• Research billing, payment, and account discrepancies and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain detailed records of account concerns, resolutions, and follow-up activity.
• Review customer accounts prior to order release and assist with resolving credit or account holds.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to address billing and account-related questions.
• Update and maintain customer account information and payment details within the ERP system.
• Maintain supporting records for AR transactions and assist with audit and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to established accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Escalate complex receivable issues and system-related concerns when appropriate.
• Provide support during the monthly close process, including AR reconciliations and related reporting.
• Review receivables data to identify trends, recurring issues, and potential process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of Accounts Receivable or related accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience using a large-scale ERP system; JDE is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities with a proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to develop practical solutions and improve processes when issues arise.
• Working knowledge of cash application practices and applicable regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-facing skills, including the ability to handle account-related negotiations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.