Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist $25-$30 an hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our client's accounting and finance team. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate customer accounts, processing and applying payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with collection efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable communicating with both customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments and cash receipts

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances

• Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash

• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records

• Assist with invoice preparation and distribution as needed

• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues

• Maintain documentation related to customer accounts and collection activity

• Assist with month-end close and AR reconciliations

• Prepare reports related to receivables, collections, and account activity

• Support additional accounting projects as needed

Key Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of accounts receivable, collections, billing, or related accounting experience

• Experience with cash application, reconciliations, and collections

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable and basic accounting principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to research and resolve account discrepancy

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.