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Accounts Receivable Specialist

United Parcel Service Inc
  • Atlanta, GA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

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    Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

    Job Description:

    The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for posting customer payments, reconciling customer accounts, processing credits and billings adjustments, bank reconciliations and assisting with collections activities. This position works closely with customers and internal departments to ensure accurate account balances, timely cash application, and resolution of payment-related issues.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Post customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) to customer account accurately and timely.
    • Ensure payments are accurately applied to outstanding invoices.
    • Research and resolve unapplied or unidentified cash receipts.
    • Reconcile bank deposits and cash receipts
    • Process credit invoices, customer refunds, and account/billing adjustments.
    • Research and resolve customer disputes and payment issues.
    • Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate balances.
    • Prepare account reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
    • Maintain accurate records and support audit requests.
    • Collaborate with sales, customer service, and billing teams to resolve disputes.
    • Assist with collections and customer account inquiries.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
    • Minimum of 2-3 years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, or related accounting experience.
    • Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application, collections, account reconciliation, and dispute resolution.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
    • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
    • Experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment.
    • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
    • Experience with credit and collections processes and aging management.
    • Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.

    Other Criteria

    • The internal Grade Level for this position is a 10D.
    • Candidate must be geographically located in the same region as position or willing to self-relocate
    • The last day to apply is 9/21/2026 at 11:59pm ET

    Employee Type:

    Permanent

    UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

    Other Criteria:

    UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1907
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    About Company

    Working for UPS

    Where are you headed? If you’re ready to get what you want out of your job — out of your life — the smart route is at UPS. As a growing, dynamic Fortune 50 organization, we have the kind of opportunities that will help you go as far as your ambition will take you. So if you’re looking to start on a rewarding future, we’ll get you moving in the right direction.


    Here at UPS, we have many positions available, from Hourly Part-Time Package Handlers and Seasonal positions, to Drivers, Mechanics, and full time Professional opportunities. We have professional roles available in Marketing, Information Technology, Sales, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Customer Solutions, and Global Business Services.


    Every day, we choreograph the infinite movements of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories.


    From our early roots as a Seattle, Washington bike-messenger company to our present day, multi-billion-dollar global corporation, our team has held a singular focus – empowering commerce around the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services.


    From global giants to local mom and pop businesses, we improve distribution networks and manage supply chains to help our customers to do what they do best. That’s how we make the world work better. And that’s how we build better careers and reward people like you for doing what they love to do most. Join us!



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    Skills

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    • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
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    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
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    • SAPunmatched
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