What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Accounting Career Consultants?
Job Description
Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This Accounts Receivable Specialist role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where accuracy and efficiency are valued. You will play a critical role in managing and optimizing cash flow, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career growth in accounting and finance, with exposure to ERP systems, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Description :
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable transactions. Key responsibilities include invoicing, payment posting, customer account reconciliation, and resolving billing discrepancies. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Process, verify, and post invoices to customer accounts accurately and on time.
- Monitor customer account details and follow up on non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities through effective communication.
- Reconcile customer accounts and the accounts receivable ledger, resolving discrepancies such as misapplied payments or billing errors.
- Maintain detailed records of payment activities, including deposits and adjustments.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address and resolve billing or payment issues.
- Process credit card payments and manage payment discrepancies while ensuring compliance with company credit policies.
- Accurately post intercompany transactions.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting on accounts receivable status to the finance team or management.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer financial information and company records.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a customer-focused mindset in all interactions.
- Support the accounting team with additional projects as assigned.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance as an essential function of this role.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience :
Skills and Abilities :
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive professional seeking a career in accounts receivable with opportunities for growth and skill development.
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Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition :
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)
