Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist is responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate billing records, and resolving outstanding balances. This role combines daily cash application and account reconciliation with proactive B2B or B2C collections strategies to minimize credit risk and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Billing
  • Generate, review, and issue accurate invoices to clients according to payment terms and schedules.

  • Process, post, and reconcile daily incoming payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards).

  • Reconcile AR sub-ledger against the general ledger to ensure data integrity.

  • Research and resolve account discrepancies, billing errors, or short payments.

• Collections & Debt Recovery
  • Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts and initiate collections activities.

  • Contact delinquent accounts via phone, email, or formal correspondence to negotiate payment terms.

  • Establish payment plans and follow up regularly to secure commitments.

  • Escalate severely delinquent accounts or uncollectible debts to senior management or third-party collections agencies.

• Credit & Account Management
  • Perform credit checks on new customers and assist in establishing appropriate credit limits.
    
    
  • Maintain precise records of all client communications, payment promises, and collection notes in the ERP/CRM system.
    
    
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients while firmly enforcing credit policies.

salary: $30 - $40 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.

• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, billing, and credit/collections.

• Technical Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Sage).
    
    
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, sumifs).
    
    

Skills

• Credit Collections
• Commercial Collections
• Corporate Credit
• Credit

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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