Sr Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. This Long-term Contract position will focus on managing receivables activity, maintaining accurate customer account records, and supporting timely resolution of billing and payment questions. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in collections and cash application work, and a detail-oriented approach when partnering with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming payments, apply cash accurately, and post account adjustments to keep receivable balances current.
• Review customer accounts to identify billing concerns, investigate payment variances, and help resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain complete and accurate records related to account status, payment activity, and customer information.
• Create new customer profiles in the system and update existing account details to support accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Distribute customer statements and follow up on overdue balances through consistent commercial collections efforts.
• Respond to questions from internal stakeholders and external customers regarding invoices, payment history, and outstanding receivables.
• Research returned mail, coordinate updates with the team, and help ensure customer contact information remains current.
• Partner with billing and other departments as needed, including providing backup support for invoicing and vendor lien release collection.
• Deliver attentive customer service while working with the accounts receivable team to address payment issues and improve account resolution.
• Maintain clear process documentation and contribute to ongoing operational consistency within accounts receivable activities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, including payment posting, account reconciliation, and balance follow-up.
• Hands-on knowledge of cash applications, cash activity tracking, and customer account maintenance.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to handle past-due accounts with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with billing functions and invoice-related research in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when updating records, reviewing transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing workload needs.
• Proficiency with standard business systems and spreadsheets used to support accounts receivable operations.

Compensation

$32.30-$37.40 Hourly

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