Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the finance team in Atlanta, Georgia with a strong focus on billing accuracy, payment posting, and account resolution. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with customers and internal partners, and committed to maintaining reliable financial records. The role will contribute to steady cash flow by managing receivable activity, addressing discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and close processes.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and issue customer invoices promptly while ensuring billing details are complete and accurate.
• Track open receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and take timely action to support collections efforts.
• Record incoming payments from multiple sources, including checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and other remittance methods.
• Reconcile customer ledgers, research account differences, and resolve payment-related discrepancies.
• Analyze aging activity, identify delinquent accounts, and escalate issues when further action is required.
• Respond to customer questions regarding invoices, credits, and balances, working to resolve disputes professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain thorough documentation of payment activity, account adjustments, credits, and collection communications.
• Support month-end activities by completing reconciliations and preparing accounts receivable reporting for management review.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and accounting teams to address billing issues and ensure timely resolution of account concerns.
• Assist with audit requests and uphold company accounting policies and compliance standards in all receivable processes.• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience with invoicing, cash application, collections, and daily cash activity.
• Ability to reconcile accounts accurately and investigate payment discrepancies with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency in preparing receivable reports and supporting month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and customer account maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.