Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our fast-growing team in South Asheville on a Contract to Hire basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records in a fast-paced high-volume environment, creating invoices, supporting timely payment activity, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day billing and cash application processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in account reconciliation, and financial transaction accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records to support timely revenue collection.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies in cash activity.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up with commercial clients on overdue accounts, and document collection efforts clearly.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions to ensure balances are accurate and aligned with supporting records.
• Review payment trends and account details to identify issues that may delay collections or affect account status.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing questions, payment variances, and account-related concerns.
• Prepare routine receivables reporting and maintain organized documentation for account activity and follow-up actions.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience with cash applications, billing support, and commercial collections.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliation and daily cash activity processing.
• Ability to investigate payment discrepancies and resolve issues with accuracy and professionalism.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems, manufacturing ERPs, and Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal stakeholders.