Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing team in Durham, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting, brings a proactive mindset, and can quickly build confidence in day-to-day receivables operations. The position supports core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate customer balances, timely cash posting, and consistent follow-up on outstanding invoices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoice review, payment posting, and account reconciliation.

• Apply incoming cash accurately and investigate discrepancies to ensure customer accounts remain current.

• Conduct commercial collections outreach in a detail-oriented manner to reduce aging balances and improve payment performance.

• Prepare and process billing transactions while maintaining accuracy and compliance with internal accounting standards.

• Monitor cash activity and update records to reflect deposits, adjustments, and unapplied payments.

• Partner with internal teams to resolve account issues, clarify billing questions, and support smooth customer payment processes.

• Assist with maintaining organized receivables documentation and contribute to efficient month-end close support.

• Learn internal systems and procedures quickly in order to support team continuity and share knowledge when needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash applications, and collections.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping and payment processing.
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to established accounting workflows.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal business partners.
• Experience reviewing cash activity and reconciling account balances.
• Familiarity with Acumatica is preferred.
• Positive attitude and willingness to step into a backfill role with minimal disruption.

Compensation

$24.00-$27.00 Hourly

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