Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex customer account balances by reviewing transaction history, validating records, and collecting supporting details from multiple sources.
• Partner with internal teams and external customers to identify mismatches in account activity and drive timely resolution of outstanding reconciling items.
• Maintain consistent collection activity, build productive working relationships that encourage prompt payment, and manage dispute cases through resolution.
• Examine purchase orders, contracts, and related agreements to confirm accurate billing setup and proper account alignment.
• Contribute recommendations that improve receivables workflows and reduce recurring balance discrepancies across customer accounts.
• Support account cleanup initiatives, maintain accurate account status, and escalate higher-risk collection concerns when needed.
• Provide input on difficult collection matters, including collectability concerns, settlement options, and recommendations for write-offs or further action.
• Participate actively in team discussions, share updates on account issues, and assist colleagues when additional support or guidance is needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, account reconciliation, collections, or a closely related finance function.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or comparable accounting and ERP platforms.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP for analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of billing processes, payment application, rejection reporting, and resolution of customer account discrepancies.
• Ability to apply core accounting principles when reviewing account activity and interpreting customer financial information.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to document findings clearly.

Qualifications

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