Accounts Receivable Specialist APPLY TODAY! $24-$28/HR 840955
Posted: 09/03/2026
Job Category: Accounting and Finance
Job Number: 840955
Pay Rate: $24 - $28 per hour
Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist – Urgently Hiring!
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Pay: Based on experience and level (AR I, AR II, or AR III)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP
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Looking for a career that allows you to put your accounting and organizational skills to work? Join a growing team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist and play an important role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, billing, collections, and financial records.
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you’ll provide financial, administrative, and clerical support while ensuring customer accounts, invoices, payments, and records are accurate and up to date. This position is perfect for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with customers and financial information.
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What You’ll Do
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for:
• Preparing, reviewing, and processing customer invoices and supporting documentation
• Verifying pricing, purchase orders, quantities, and customer billing requirements for accuracy
• Sending invoices and required documentation to customers through email, portals, mail, and other methods
• Posting cash receipts, checks, ACH payments, credit card payments, deposits, discounts, and credits
• Reconciling customer accounts and researching payment discrepancies, including short payments, overpayments, and unapplied cash
• Working with Accounts Payable to ensure Accounts Receivable activity and month-end balances are accurate
• Communicating professionally with customers regarding invoices, payments, account balances, credits, and billing questions
• Reviewing aging reports, sending statements, and following up on overdue payments
• Processing and reviewing customer credit applications and assisting with credit decisions
• Resolving billing concerns, disputed invoices, and account discrepancies with customers and internal departments
• Preparing quarterly, year-end, financial, operational, and quality reports as needed
• Maintaining organized electronic records of invoices and supporting documentation
• Assisting with company deposits and authorized customer credit card transactions when needed
• Maintaining confidentiality and following company, safety, quality, and financial procedures
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What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial work
• An associate degree or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, account reconciliation, collections, and credit practices
• Experience using spreadsheets and accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately manage financial information
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service, problem-solving, and collection/negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and follow issues through to resolution
• Ability to handle confidential customer and financial information appropriately
Accounts Receivable Career Levels
• AR I: Supports Accounts Receivable responsibilities under supervision while developing proficiency in billing, cash posting, collections, reporting, and company systems.
• AR II: Independently handles billing, collections, cash application, reconciliation, customer communication, and reporting.
• AR III: Highly skilled Accounts Receivable professional who handles complex billing and collection matters, supports reporting and process improvements, and serves as a trainer and resource for the team.
Why Join Us?
• Full-time, stable employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement through AR I, AR II, and AR III levels
• Hands-on experience in billing, accounting, collections, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a company that values accuracy, quality, confidentiality, and professional growth
Physical Requirements
This position involves prolonged periods of sitting and working with standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, calculators, scanners, and filing systems. Occasional walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of up to 5–10 pounds may be required.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a reference check, background screening, and fit-for-duty physical.Â
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to build your career in accounting and Accounts Receivable, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more!
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