Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, coordinating commercial collections, and supporting billing activities with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in account follow-up, and the ability to manage cash activity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer payments and record cash applications accurately to keep account balances current.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with commercial clients, and help reduce overdue balances through detail-focused collections outreach.
• Prepare and review billing transactions to ensure invoices are complete, accurate, and issued on time.
• Reconcile cash activity and investigate discrepancies by working across accounting records and customer accounts.
• Maintain accounts receivable documentation and update account status details to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Communicate with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment questions, short pays, and billing issues efficiently.
• Track receivables performance and provide timely updates on aging, payment trends, and collection progress.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable operations within a detail-oriented business environment.
• Working knowledge of cash application processes, billing support, and daily cash activity management.
• Background handling commercial collections with a customer-focused and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to reconcile account discrepancies and resolve payment-related issues with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for receivables tracking and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$26.00-$28.00 Hourly

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