Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting the Accounts Receivable team. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Duration: 4+ months with highly possible extension / conversion

Pay Range: $17 - $19 / hr. on W2

What's the Job?

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely to accounts receivable balances.
• Review and research unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and short payments.
• Analyze and process customer credits, deductions, refunds, and adjustments according to company policies.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate account balances and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Investigate billing issues and collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments to resolve payment-related concerns.

What's Needed?

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, cash application, or accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounts receivable processes, account reconciliations, and billing and/or collections.
• Experience applying customer payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and credit card transactions.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis.