Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Accounts Receivable Specialist to lead receivables operations in Meridian, Mississippi. This position oversees daily AR activities, strengthens collection performance, and supports reliable financial reporting through close coordination with finance and customer-facing teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound accounting judgment, and a practical approach to improving workflows while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily work of the accounts receivable function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.

• Guide, coach, and develop AR staff to build a high-performing team focused on service, accountability, and results.

• Manage billing activity, customer statements, and related invoicing processes to support timely payment collection.

• Analyze receivable aging trends and take action to address overdue balances, disputed items, deductions, and chargebacks.

• Produce regular reports on collections activity, outstanding balances, and cash flow performance for leadership review.

• Collaborate with accounting, sales, customer service, and finance partners to resolve account issues and improve cross-functional coordination.

• Contribute to credit evaluations and discussions around customer risk to help protect the business from exposure.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to AR procedures, internal controls, and overall department efficiency.

• Maintain adherence to company policies and applicable accounting standards across all receivables activities.

Our client is a third generation, privately held organziation that is known for taking great care of their employees. If you have a 5+ years in full cycle A/R, billing, invoicing and customer service, please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!