Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are thrilled to grow our long-term client’s team again due to the internal promotion of the Sr. Associate, who we hired for them last year. In a similar circumstance, this is a 6-month contract with the possible conversion to an employee position (salaried with incredible benefits including 20 vacation days/ 401(k) employer match of 150% on the first 6% with no vesting period and no waiting period.) This is a hybrid role with working from your home office primarily and coming in to work with this 4 person A/R team in the Arlington VA office once a week- (Tuesday or Wednesday). Role Overview The Sr. Associate, AR ensures customer transactions are recorded accurately and timely while maintaining accounts in good standing. This customer-service-driven role involves verifying receipts, settling invoices, resolving discrepancies, and managing month-end closing tasks, including reconciliations, and aging reviews. Key Responsibilities Account Management: Proactively reconcile key accounts, resolve disputes, and initiate collection efforts via phone and email per company policy. Process Improvement: Identify gaps in reconciliation processes and implement corrective actions; maintain thorough documentation of all improvements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with third-party warehouses, operations, and tech teams to resolve invoice, return, and chargeback issues. International Operations: Manage international cash receipts and withholding tax processes, ensuring correct documentation and compliance for each country. Data Maintenance: Create and maintain customer/vendor records in ERP systems; process various invoice types, rebates, and credit memos. Financial Tasks: Settle prepayments, process manual deposits, prepare audit documentation, and propose customer write-offs. Qualifications Experience: 3+ years in accounting and/or collections. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills required and Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework