Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate cash applications, and maintaining positive relationships with commercial clients. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute your expertise in a dynamic wholesale distribution environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process and reconcile accounts receivable transactions with a high degree of accuracy.

- Handle cash applications and ensure timely posting to customer accounts.

- Manage commercial collections, including contacting clients and resolving outstanding balances.

- Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring compliance with billing procedures.

- Monitor and analyze cash activity to maintain up-to-date financial records.

- Perform data entry tasks to update and maintain account information.

- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving payment discrepancies.

- Communicate effectively with clients via email to follow up on payments and resolve issues.

- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounts receivable operations.

- Maintain organized documentation to support auditing and reporting processes. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related field.

- Proficiency in cash applications and commercial collections.

- Strong knowledge of billing procedures and financial reconciliations.

- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate professionally.

- Competence in handling email communications and resolving client issues.

- Familiarity with cash activity monitoring and reporting.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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