Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate customer accounts, ensuring timely application of payments, and supporting overall AR operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity, resolving discrepancies, and improving cash flow through effective receivables management. Cash application is a primary function of this role, alongside broader AR responsibilities that support reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement.

• Manage accounts receivable activities to ensure accurate, up-to-date customer balances.
• Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, lockbox) accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, over payments, and discrepancies.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly AR and cash reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit trails for all receivable transactions.
• Support AR reporting related to aging, payment trends, and account status.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility within AR processes.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within accounts receivable and cash application.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or related accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.

• Experience handling high-volume transactions.
• Familiarity with banking processes, lockbox systems, and electronic payments.
• Experience supporting AR reporting or reconciliation in a growing organization.