Accounts Receivable Specialist
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for candidates with true Accounts Receivable experience focused on collections, cash application, and cash forecasting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, enjoys working collaboratively, and has a positive, customer-focused approach to resolving outstanding balances.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
- Contact customers regarding past-due balances and follow up on payment commitments while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and account issues.
- Accurately post and apply customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and other payment methods.
- Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts to maintain accurate receivable balances.
- Assist with cash forecasting by monitoring expected collections and providing updates to management.
- Prepare aging reports and monitor delinquent accounts to support collection efforts.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer account concerns and payment issues.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.
- Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
- Utilize Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and reconcile account activity.
- Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of true Accounts Receivable experience required.
- Experience with collections, cash application, and cash forecasting is required.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and reconciliation.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team environment.
- Professional demeanor with strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a high-volume accounting environment.
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Experience preparing AR aging reports and supporting cash management activities.
Why Apply?
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
- Competitive hourly pay of $21–$25/hour , based on experience.
- Monday–Friday schedule with standard business hours.
- Join a collaborative accounting team where your Accounts Receivable expertise will make an immediate impact.
If you have hands-on experience in collections, cash application, and cash forecasting and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!