Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

Kforce has a client that is seeking a part time (20 hours/week) Accounts Receivable Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.

Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing daily invoicing, credit entry, and account maintenance activities. This position requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to tasks, and the ability to seek clarification and direction while working closely with the team.

• Post daily cash receipts, credit card transactions, and electronic payments accurately to customer accounts
• Review and resolve unapplied cash to ensure all payments are properly matched to open invoices
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, billing inquiries, and payment discrepancies
• Monitor the accounts receivable inbox, ensuring timely responses to customer inquiries and proper routing of information
• Reconcile customer accounts to research variances to ensure proper application of payments and proactively follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain and update customer account information within the accounting system
• Support additional accounting and administrative functions as needed

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, or general accounting support
• Experience working with an accounting or ERP system
• Prior experience in a high-volume transactional environment is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook (ability to work with spreadsheets, filters, basic formulas, and manage inbox communications)
• Familiarity with applying cash receipts, reconciling customer accounts, and researching variances
• Ability to navigate accounting software to update customer records, review invoices, and apply payments accurately

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and transactions
• Ability to ask questions, seek clarification, and follow established processes
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Customer service mindset when handling inquiries and payment issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with guidance from team members

• Comfort working in a structured environment with established procedures
• Proactive in identifying issues (e.g., unapplied cash, discrepancies) and escalating when needed
• Reliability and professionalism, especially when managing sensitive financial information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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