Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-known company in Muskegon, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and helping keep customer accounts current. The person in this role will support core receivables activities, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to timely, accurate cash application and collections processes.
Responsibilities:
- Record daily customer payments, deposits, and cash activity while ensuring totals are accurate and balanced.
- Apply incoming funds to the correct customer accounts and open invoices with a high level of precision.
- Maintain customer account details in the system and keep records current, organized, and accurate.
- Review account balances regularly, reconcile discrepancies, and investigate payment variances or unresolved items.
- Track outstanding receivables using aging reports and assist with commercial collections to support timely payment.
- Prepare account statements, receivable reports, and related documentation for internal review and customer follow-up.
- Partner with billing, customer service, and other internal teams to address invoice questions and payment concerns.
- Assist with month-end accounts receivable tasks, including reconciliations and reporting support.
- Follow established accounting policies and internal procedures to maintain compliance and consistency in receivables processing.
- Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, accounting support, or a closely related finance function.
- Working knowledge of cash application, billing processes, and commercial collections practices.
- Experience handling account reconciliations and researching payment discrepancies.
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel in a work setting.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial information accurately.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and remain organized in a fast-paced work environment.