Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a Contract assignment in Charleston, South Carolina within the printing and publishing industry. This short-term opportunity is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks and is ideal for someone who can quickly step in to organize receivables, process incoming payments, and support account accuracy. The person in this role will help strengthen day-to-day cash activity while ensuring outstanding balances are reviewed and resolved in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:
• Examine aging accounts and research outstanding balances to identify discrepancies and next steps for resolution.
• Apply incoming cash accurately to customer accounts and confirm payments are recorded against the correct invoices.
• Process customer payments efficiently while maintaining complete and accurate financial records.
• Follow up on open commercial accounts to support collection efforts and reduce overdue balances.
• Assist with billing-related activities by verifying account details and addressing payment posting issues.
• Reconcile cash activity and receivable records to help improve overall account accuracy.
• Support accounts receivable cleanup work tied to recent platform-related changes affecting historical balances.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including payment posting and account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of cash applications and daily cash activity processing.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate professionally regarding past-due balances.
• Familiarity with billing functions and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Ability to review large volumes of account data accurately within a short-term assignment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$21.85-$25.30 Hourly

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