Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join an organization in Birmingham. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, providing strong service to both internal teams and external clients, and keeping accounts receivable activity accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable activities by reviewing incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and following up on outstanding balances.

• Support internal departments and external customers by responding to billing and payment questions in a timely and thorough manner.

• Monitor unapplied cash and research discrepancies to ensure payments are properly recorded and resolved.

• Maintain accurate account records within the company’s accounting system and assist with routine receivable-related updates.

• Use Excel and Outlook to track account activity, organize communications, and document follow-up efforts.

• Partner with team members across a large accounting department to address payment issues and improve resolution times.

• Contribute to collections efforts when needed by contacting customers and helping reduce aging balances.

• Prior experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or a closely related accounting support function is preferred.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external contacts.

• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail.

• Basic working knowledge of Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to learn new accounting or insurance-related software with training provided.

• Experience handling cash activity, payment research, or account reconciliation is beneficial.