About this role

AR Specialist

Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

Country: United States

Category: Accounting & Finance

Workplace

Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: October 9, 2026

Job ID: 652823

Job Description

Accounts Receivable

Contract

3 months

Somerville MA - On-site

29-31/hr

Must Haves:

Preferred:

Essential Responsibilities:

Accurately and effectively collect outstanding balances from customers and post customer receivables and credits to the general ledger while maintaining detailed account records that allow for in-depth analysis of customer activity.
Conduct credit reviews and analysis of current and new vendors.
Research discrepancies and eliminate obstacles to collecting past due balances.
Assist in month end closing, reconciliation of accounts receivable, prepare schedules, sales, and accounts receivable reconciliation.
Maintain the necessary data to accurately bill and remit sales tax to all tax authorities on a timely basis, as well as ensure that all tax exemption certificates are current.
Professionally communicate with customers and work cross departmentally to effectively resolve credit and collection issues.
Assist in the reporting of credit and collection metrics and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Credit and Collections.

BS or BA degree.
3+ years of prior accounts receivable and collections experience.
Strong professional phone and negotiation skills are necessary.
Proficient MS Excel skills.
Familiarity with Oracle ERP experience is a plus, but not required.
Heavy reporting and analyzation skills.
Must have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
Work well under pressure when meeting deadlines.
Time management and organizational skills; as well as the ability to quickly adapt to change and shift gears frequently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

AR Specialist