Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

All Star Purchasing is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team in Lexington, Kentucky.

For more than a decade, All Star Purchasing has been recognized as a Kentucky Best Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As a leading group purchasing organization, All Star helps member companies reduce costs by leveraging collective buying power and delivering outstanding customer service. Behind that success is a strong finance team that ensures accurate billing, timely collections, and an exceptional experience for our members.

Why Join All Star Purchasing?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in the office, 1 day remote
• Monthly team celebrations and a collaborative, supportive culture

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and keeping financial operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for processing billing and receivables accurately, including handling collections and addressing member concerns. Reporting to the Controller, this role proactively supports business partners with receivables accounting functions and maintains relationships with members to enhance their experience with All Star Purchasing.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages member accounts to resolve concerns, answer questions, or reconcile accounts through relationship-building and problem-solving.
• Processes billing accurately and adjusts credits to reflect member accounts correctly.
• Reviews billing and credits for errors and makes corrections as needed.
• Attempts to collect past due invoices through email, letters, and calls.
• Evaluates concerns about member's accounts and makes case-by-case decisions using discretion and independent judgment.
• Provides customer service and responds to questions and requests.
• Coordinates with other All Star teams, members, and suppliers to ensure that all accounts are current.
• Pulls bank reports and posts cash receipts.
• Supports the CFO and business partners with special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. An accounting degree is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills required.
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivator.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting.

Physical Requirements

This position is required to sit for extended periods of time.

Sensory Requirements

This position requires the ability to hear, speak, talk, and see.

Working Condition

This position works in a typical office environment.

Tools, Equipment, and Vehicle Use

This position requires the ability to use standard office equipment and specialized programs.

Availability and Travel

This position must be available for normal business hours.