Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

This temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist position supports the accounting team by helping to clear a significant backlog of work over an initial six-month period, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance. The role goes beyond basic transactional processing and requires a professional with solid, hands-on accounts receivable experience who can quickly integrate into existing processes and contribute to improving efficiency.

• Responsibilities
  • Process and manage accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner to support the reduction of a current backlog.
  • Review, verify, and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy of invoices, payments, credits, and adjustments.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables, identify overdue accounts, and support collection efforts in line with established procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to billing, payments, and account balances.
  • Maintain up-to-date and organized records of all accounts receivable activities in the accounting system and supporting tools.
  • Collaborate closely with the accounting team and other internal stakeholders to address AR-related questions and support month-end activities.
  • Use Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and support tracking of accounts receivable metrics and trends.
  • Contribute to the improvement of AR processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions.
  • Adhere to internal controls, company policies, and accounting best practices in all accounts receivable activities.
• Essential Skills
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including more than purely transactional processing.
  • Strong accounts receivable skills, including billing, payment application, reconciliations, and collections support.
  • Proficiency in Excel for data entry, basic analysis, and reporting related to accounts receivable.
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently while managing a high volume of AR tasks and backlog.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and address AR-related inquiries.
  • Ability to quickly learn and follow established accounting processes and systems.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working in a dedicated accounts receivable or accounting role in a professional environment.
  • Familiarity with general accounting principles and practices.
  • Comfort working in a role focused on backlog reduction and process improvement.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support an evolving workload over the course of the assignment.
• Work Environment
• This role is fully onsite and reports directly to the accounting function, providing close collaboration with the accounting manager and broader finance team. You will work in a traditional office environment with standard business hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.