Accounting Specialist- Accounts Receivable

Key Responsibilities:

• Own assigned customer accounts, keeping balances, credits, and open issues accurate and current
• Apply cash receipts accurately and timely, and resolve unapplied cash promptly
• Manage collection activity for assigned accounts, follow up on past-due balances, and enforce payment terms
• Monitor customer credit limits and account risk; recommend changes or escalation when needed
• Research deductions, chargebacks, and payment discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Revenue Recovery and Logistics
• Partner with Sales to provide clear updates on account health, DSO, margin trends, and financial risks
• Work with Invoice Processing to confirm invoices are uploaded correctly and customer portals are reviewed on schedule
• Complete assigned month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Track key AR metrics, maintain process documentation, and implement practical process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash application, collections, credit, or related accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of cash application, collections, credit, deductions, and account reconciliation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems and customer payment portals; Acumatica experience preferred
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage priorities and work effectively with Sales and cross-functional teams

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
• Experience improving or automating accounts receivable processes
• Acumatica or similar ERP experience
• Experience with customer deductions, chargebacks, disputes, and payment portals