Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . This position will play a key role in strengthening accounts receivable operations , resolving a significant invoice backlog, and establishing a more reliable payment workflow for customer online portals. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and can quickly assess issues, improve processes, and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

• Hybrid after onboarding, downtown Pittsburgh

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement practical accounts receivable procedures that improve consistency, visibility, and payment turnaround for portal-based customers.

• Partner with internal teams and external client contacts to address billing challenges and remove obstacles affecting collections.

• Support month-end close activities for AR and AP by preparing journal entries, reviewing ledger balances, and ensuring financial data is recorded accurately.

• Analyze general ledger activity related to receivables and recommend corrective actions when inconsistencies are identified.

• Contribute to the use and rollout of HighRadius-related processes by helping align receivables workflows with operational needs.

• Provide consultative guidance on process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce backlog risk, and support ongoing cash application and payment operations.

• Experience leading system and procedural process improvements for AR and AP

• Proven experience in a senior-level AR/AP role with strong exposure to accounts receivable operations.

• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Experience managing and building processes for complex invoice issues, collections challenges, or customer payment portal activity.

• Familiarity with HighRadius and SAP is strongly preferred, especially in receivables-focused environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to establish effective processes in ambiguous situations.

• Clear, detail-focused communication skills and a consultative mindset for working with difficult clients and cross-functional teams.