Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join an organization in Birmingham, Alabama in a hybrid contract to possible permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong receivables experience, communicates effectively with both internal teams and external contacts, and can stay organized in a high-volume setting. The position combines in-office collaboration one day per week and remote work four days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities by reviewing incoming payments, updating account records, and maintaining accurate financial information.

• Support internal departments and external customers by answering payment-related questions and resolving account issues in a timely, thorough manner.

• Monitor unapplied cash balances, research discrepancies, and ensure receipts are properly allocated to the correct accounts.

• Perform collection-related follow-up when needed to help reduce outstanding balances and improve payment turnaround.

• Use accounting systems along with Excel and Outlook to track receivable activity, document updates, and communicate status across teams.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines.

• Prior experience in high volume accounts receivable, email/phone collections, billing and closely related accounting support function.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with both internal stakeholders and external clients.

• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with solid attention to detail.

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.