Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview Accounts Receivable Specialist - Rockville, MD Beacon Hill Financial is partnering with a well-established organization in Rockville, MD in the search for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their accounting team. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager/Controller and play a key role in supporting the company's revenue cycle, cash flow, and collections efforts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with customer invoicing, payment application, and collections, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply with your most updated resume! Primary Responsibilities Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with contract terms, pricing, and billing requirements Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards) and accurately post transactions to the accounts receivable ledger Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances via phone, email, and written correspondence Perform collection outreach while maintaining a professional, customer-focused approach and negotiating payment arrangements when appropriate Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, and customer disputes in a timely manner Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records, including payment history, credit limits, and collection notes Assist with daily cash application, deposit reconciliations, and cash receipt reporting Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve billing issues and improve collection cycles Prepare accounts receivable and collections reports, including aging schedules, collection status updates, and cash flow summaries Support month-end close by reconciling the AR subledger to the general ledger and assisting with related journal entries Assist with audit requests and provide documentation related to accounts receivable and collections activity Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations related to billing and collections Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill