Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support billing and receivables operations for a construction-focused organization in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accuracy, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach to financial transactions and account support. The person in this role will help maintain timely invoicing, payment processing, collections follow-up, and reporting while contributing to the overall efficiency of the billing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule to support ongoing project and service billing.
• Follow up on outstanding balances through clear client communication, documentation updates, and collection-related reporting.
• Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts correctly to customer accounts.
• Address billing-related inquiries from internal teams by providing timely and accurate account information.
• Produce and distribute account statements to clients to support payment visibility and account reconciliation.
• Maintain receivables records and update reporting to reflect current account activity and balances.
• Set up new projects and establish customer account details in alignment with billing requirements.
• Review aging information and assist with tracking overdue accounts to help improve collection performance.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance for billing operations as needed to keep workflows organized and efficient.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing support, or a closely related accounting function.
• Practical experience with collections and clear, detail-oriented communication with clients regarding account status and payment matters.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for organizing data, reviewing reports, and supporting account analysis.
• High level of accuracy in data entry, cash application, and account record maintenance.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a service-oriented mindset when responding to billing questions or account issues.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality.