Senior AR Specialist

Senior AR Specialist

Position Title: Senior AR Specialist

Location: Reston, VA – Onsite

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $62,000–$76,000 base salary + 5% bonus

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)

Key Responsibilities

Process customer payments including checks, wires, and ACH transactions

Apply payments accurately to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices

Research short payments and unapplied cash

Work with customers and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies

Research, code, and manage customer deductions

Validate and dispute non-trade deductions in partnership with Customer Service and Logistics

Obtain supporting documentation from brokers, customers, and carriers to resolve deduction claims

Identify and resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions

Maintain accurate deduction and claims tracking

Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due accounts

Resolve billing issues and maintain accurate aging reports

Prepare weekly AR aging, trade, and non-trade reports

Report on collection activity and deduction resolution progress

Conduct regular customer account reviews

Support month-end close activities

Assist with financial audits and supporting documentation

Research account discrepancies using information from Sales, Trade Promotions, Customer Service, and customers

Support credit reviews and collaborate with internal teams to resolve account issues

Perform additional accounts receivable responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

3–5 years of accounts receivable experience required

Strong cash application and payment processing experience

Experience with customer collections and account reconciliation

Experience researching and resolving deductions

SAP experience strongly preferred

Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.