Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a Contract position based in San Jose, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, supporting invoicing activities, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage cash activity efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer payments and apply cash receipts accurately to the appropriate accounts and invoices.
• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct timely follow-up with commercial clients to resolve past-due amounts.
• Prepare and review customer billing records to help ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and issued on schedule.
• Reconcile account activity by investigating payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash items.
• Maintain detailed records of receivables, collection efforts, and daily cash transactions for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and payment-related concerns.
• Support month-end activities by updating aging reports and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Identify process issues affecting receivables accuracy and help implement improvements within AR operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in accounts receivable within a detail-oriented business environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of cash application processes, collections, and billing support.
• Ability to manage commercial collections with persistence and sound judgment.
• Strong accuracy in handling cash activity, account research, and transaction reconciliation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for AR tracking and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and follow through on open items.

Compensation

$25.00-$27.00 Hourly

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