Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a contract assignment focused on improving receivables performance for a growing organization in Maryland. This contract position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience in collections, cash posting, billing support, and customer account maintenance. The selected candidate will help strengthen day-to-day AR operations, resolve outstanding balances, and maintain accurate financial records in a fully remote environment. The initial term is expected to run for at least 3 months.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including reviewing open balances and prioritizing follow-up actions to improve collections results.
• Contact commercial customers regarding past-due invoices, reconcile payment issues, and work toward timely resolution of outstanding receivables.
• Apply incoming payments accurately and promptly, ensuring cash activity is recorded correctly within accounting systems.
• Maintain and update customer account records, including master data changes needed to support accurate billing and collections activity.
• Assist with billing-related tasks by researching invoice questions, correcting discrepancies, and coordinating with internal teams when needed.
• Monitor account aging trends and provide clear updates on collection status, payment patterns, and unresolved items.
• Support receivables cleanup efforts tied to evolving business operations and process adjustments within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable with strong working knowledge of collections, cash applications, and billing support.
• Background handling commercial collections and communicating professionally with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Ability to post and reconcile cash activity with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining customer account information and supporting data accuracy across AR records.
• Proficiency using accounting or ERP systems to manage receivables, payments, and account documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
• Availability to commit to a contract assignment expected to last at least 3 months.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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