Accounting Specialist - AR, Billing & Collections

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Specialist - Commercial AR, Credit & Collections

Location: Greater Phoenix, AZ (Tempe) | 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time
Compensation: $26.00-$31.00/hour (DOE)

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a manufacturing client in the Greater Phoenix area. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with experience managing commercial accounts receivable, customer credit, billing, cash application, collections, and month-end accounting . The ideal candidate is comfortable making credit decisions, managing commercial customer accounts, and supporting accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced business-to-business environment.

Must-Have Experience

• 3+ years of commercial B2B accounts receivable experience
• Experience evaluating customer creditworthiness and maintaining credit limits
• Commercial collections and dispute resolution experience
• Billing, invoicing, and cash application experience
• Journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing, industrial, wholesale, or distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial accounts receivable portfolio, monitor outstanding balances, and perform collection activities.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and support credit limit and payment term decisions.
• Process customer invoices, credit memos, returns (RMAs), and other billing transactions.
• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and timely.
• Maintain customer accounts within ERP systems and customer billing portals.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to accounting inquiries.
• Partner with Customer Service and internal departments to resolve account discrepancies, establish tax setups, and manage customer credit terms.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of commercial accounts receivable, credit, collections, billing, and cash application.
• Experience supporting month-end accounting activities.
• Knowledge of multi-state sales tax regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Why Candidates Like This Role

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth.
• Competitive pay of $26.00-$31.00/hour during the contract period.
• Opportunity to convert to a salaried position earning $55,000-$65,000 annually .
• Stable manufacturing company with long employee tenure.
• Direct exposure to the Controller and broad accounting responsibilities.
• Opportunity to utilize and expand expertise across commercial AR, credit, billing, collections, and month-end accounting.

Additional Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Work Environment: 100% Onsite (Tempe, AZ)

Benefits: Available upon eligibility

Travel: None