Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The market is heating up for Accounts Receivable Specialists. Companies, small and large, are looking for skilled Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists for temporary and temporary to full-time opportunities. As an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist you should have experience with the entering, posting and reconciling of batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining the cash receipts journal, as well as updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the G/L. Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist candidates should have good attention to detail and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Customer Invoicing:

• Generate and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoice details.

Billing Disputes:

• Resolve billing discrepancies with customers promptly.
• Communicate with internal teams to address and correct billing issues.

Payment Processing:

• Record and apply customer payments to their respective accounts.
• Reconcile payments received with outstanding invoices.

Credit Management:

• Evaluate and set credit limits for customers.
• Monitor customer credit balances and follow up on overdue payments.

Cash Application:

• Apply cash received to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Reconcile discrepancies between payments and invoices.

Aging Reports:

• Generate and analyze accounts receivable aging reports.
• Identify and address overdue accounts and potential risks.

Customer Communication:

• Communicate with customers regarding payment terms and outstanding balances.
• Provide necessary documentation and information to support payment inquiries.

Reconciliation:

• Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger with the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve any variances between the two.