Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Milwaukee, WI, United States
$20.59 to $23.84 USD / hour
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- $20.59 to $23.84 USD / hour
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Original job description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support daily receivables operations for an onsite permanent opportunity. This long-term contract to hire position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a high-volume environment, partnering with customers, and keeping payment activity accurate and up to date. The role will contribute to account maintenance, payment processing, and collection follow-up while helping the accounting team maintain strong financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- Apply incoming payments accurately and complete account reconciliations in a timely manner using the receivables system.
- Process customer remittances received through multiple channels, including checks, credit cards, and lockbox transactions.
- Manage a large volume of accounts receivable activity while maintaining accuracy across daily posting and cash application tasks.
- Prepare and distribute customer account statements to support timely payment and account visibility.
- Review open balances regularly and communicate with customers regarding overdue invoices and outstanding payment obligations.
- Keep customer account information current and ensure documentation is organized and accurate for reporting purposes.
- Support collection efforts with a thorough, service-oriented approach that helps preserve positive customer relationships.
- Partner with the broader accounting team on additional receivables-related duties and period-specific workload demands.
- Prior education or hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
- Experience supporting accounts receivable functions is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
- High attention to detail and the ability to stay organized across multiple priorities.
- Self-directed work style with the initiative to follow through on outstanding items.
- Working knowledge of Excel at a basic to intermediate level.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.