Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a government finance team in Clearwater, Florida. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers the chance to support core receivables and payment operations while contributing to a collaborative accounting environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys precise transactional work, responsive internal and external service, and the opportunity to broaden their exposure across finance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming receivables activity by recording cash transactions, applying payments, and supporting daily account updates.
• Create and distribute invoices, post receipt activity, and ensure billing records are complete and accurate.
• Receive and process payments through approved channels while maintaining proper documentation for each transaction.
• Prepare remote deposits, track deposit details, and keep organized logs of financial activity.
• Sort and handle treasury- and revenue-related correspondence, ensuring items are routed and processed promptly.
• Enter financial data and supporting records into the organization's accounting system with a high degree of accuracy.
• Investigate account variances, assist with reconciliations, and help resolve transaction discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Learn additional finance operations duties through cross-training and provide backup support during team absences and implementation-related workload shifts.
• Respond professionally to questions from internal departments and external stakeholders regarding payments, billing, and account activity.
• Maintain orderly financial files, follow established accounting procedures, and assist with other finance projects as assigned.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, accounting support, finance operations, or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of invoicing, cash application, payment processing, deposits, and account reconciliation activities.
• Candidates with accounts payable backgrounds may be considered if they also have experience with journal entries, general ledger work, reconciliations, or month-end support.
• Familiarity with Oracle or comparable enterprise accounting systems is preferred.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including filtering, sorting, data entry, and simple formulas.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and record integrity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across departments.
• Ability to follow established procedures, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute effectively within a team setting.