Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst - REMOTE

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Location: Remote - must be located in GA, FL, TX, or MI

Contract: 6–9 months with potential to convert to permanent
Pay: $28–$36/hour

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a busy accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable researching complex payment issues while identifying opportunities to improve AR processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong cash applications and accounts receivable experience and will be someone who takes initiative, enjoys solving problems, and can bring new ideas to the team.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve unapplied, unidentified, and overpaid client payments
• Review payment remittances and match payments to the appropriate invoices/accounts
• Post and reconcile cash receipts, including ACH, wires, lockbox payments, checks, credit cards, and other payment types
• Research and process client refunds, vendor refunds, credits, reallocations, and write-offs
• Review credit card receipts and resolve payment discrepancies
• Monitor client overpayments and unapplied cash and provide regular reporting
• Work with internal teams to resolve bank and general ledger reconciliation issues
• Organize incoming payment information and remittances, including utilizing Outlook rules and other tools to improve workflow
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for AR activity
• Identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for process improvement

Process Improvement

We are looking for someone who can evaluate current AR processes and recommend more efficient ways of working. Examples may include:

• Creating or improving Outlook rules to organize payment remittances
• Streamlining the process for matching receipts to payments
• Developing better tracking for unapplied cash, refunds, or write-offs
• Identifying recurring payment discrepancies and creating procedures to prevent them
• Improving Excel trackers, reporting, or reconciliation processes
• Creating clearer documentation and standardized AR procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash applications, or related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of cash receipts and payment posting
• Experience researching and resolving complex payment discrepancies
• Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a law firm or banking environment is preferred
• Experience with 3E, Elite or similar accounting software is preferred
• Experience working with high-volume payment processing is a plus

We are looking for a senior-level AR professional who is proactive, curious, and comfortable improving processes rather than simply following existing procedures . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into complex AR issues and wants to make an impact on the way the department operates.

\nCompany Description

firstPRO 360 is a professional recruitment firm that has been providing talented professionals with opportunities since 1986. We invest in building relationships with people and businesses to benefit the communities that we live and work in.

Our success is built on a foundation of absolute integrity and the highest dedication to providing value both within and beyond our organization.

Company Description

firstPRO 360 is a professional recruitment firm that has been providing talented professionals with opportunities since 1986. We invest in building relationships with people and businesses to benefit the communities that we live and work in. \r\n\r\nOur success is built on a foundation of absolute integrity and the highest dedication to providing value both within and beyond our organization.