Job Description
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Washington, DC.
Overview:
We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This individual will be responsible for managing customer accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, conducting collection efforts, and ensuring all account activity is accurately documented within the company's accounting system. The ideal candidate is comfortable communicating with customers by phone and email, has strong organizational skills, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including payment tracking, account reconciliation, and collections
- Review aging reports and identify past due customer accounts
- Conduct outbound collection calls and send follow up emails to customers regarding outstanding balances
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers while resolving payment issues professionally
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and disputed invoices
- Accurately document all collection efforts, customer conversations, payment commitments, and account updates within the accounting system
- Process and post customer payments in a timely and accurate manner
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and distribute account statements and aging reports as needed
- Partner with internal departments to resolve customer concerns that may impact payment
- Assist with month end closing activities related to accounts receivable
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, or related accounting experience
- Experience making outbound collection calls and following up on past due accounts
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively document collection activity and maintain detailed records within an ERP or accounting system
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $30–$35 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
About Company
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Billingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Credit and Collectionsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Data Entryunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Past Due Accountsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
- Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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