Senior Account Receivable Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Account Receivable Specialist based in United States.

This is a fully remote accounting opportunity focused primarily on accounts receivable within a collaborative Finance and Accounting team.
The role is responsible for ensuring customer accounts, cash receipts, invoices, and collections activity are processed accurately and on time.
Approximately 75% of the position centers on Accounts Receivable, with the remaining 25% supporting Accounts Payable and providing valuable cross-functional exposure.
You will work directly with customers to resolve billing questions, discrepancies, refunds, adjustments, and collection matters while delivering a high level of service.
The position offers an opportunity to improve day-to-day processes, strengthen financial operations, and contribute to a mission-driven organization serving the education and library communities.
Success requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, sound prioritization, and the ability to manage high-volume financial activities independently.
This role is well suited to an experienced AR professional seeking remote flexibility, collaborative colleagues, and opportunities to expand their accounting expertise.

Accountabilities

• Reconcile daily cash receipts from lockbox payments, ACH transactions, and credit cards against customer invoices, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Monitor and maintain customer accounts, following up promptly on outstanding balances and coordinating internally to resolve account issues.
• Conduct high-volume inbound and outbound customer communications related to billing, collections, account balances, and payment questions.
• Provide responsive, professional customer service by investigating and resolving collection issues, refunds, adjustments, discrepancies, and other account-related inquiries.
• Process monthly invoices, customer statements, and delinquency notices accurately and within established timelines.
• Prepare and process credit memos and related financial reporting as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments regarding customer accounts and outstanding issues.
• Work closely with the Accounts Receivable Lead and other Accounting team members to maintain efficient and accurate financial processes.
• Provide approximately 25% support to the Accounts Payable function, collaborating with the Accounts Payable Lead on assigned activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the accuracy of day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting broader departmental objectives.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional Accounts Receivable experience, with a solid understanding of billing, collections, cash application, and customer account management processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work confidently with formulas and PivotTables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer-service orientation and the ability to handle billing questions, collection issues, discrepancies, and sensitive account matters professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records and transaction processing.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage high-volume activities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Goal-oriented, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working as part of a remote Finance and Accounting team.
• Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn, improve processes, and create greater efficiency in recurring responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with supervisors and cross-functional colleagues.
• Experience with SAP Business One is a plus.
• Ability to work core hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to the home office in the Columbus, Ohio area if required.

Benefits

• Salary: $24.00–$28.75 per hour.
• Fully remote: Work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with occasional travel to the home office as needed.
• Flexible work environment: Core working hours are generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
• Healthcare: Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance: Company-paid $10,000 basic life insurance policy.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off: Generous PTO program.
• Paid holidays: Nine paid holidays annually.
• Volunteer time: Paid volunteer day program.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching, with eligibility beginning the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Collaborative environment: Opportunity to work alongside a supportive Accounting and Finance team.
• Professional development: Cross-functional exposure to Accounts Payable and opportunities to improve accounting processes and broaden financial expertise.

How Jobgether works:

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