Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-established government organization in Clearwater, Florida. This fully onsite contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing receivables work, payment processing, invoicing, and customer support in a structured finance setting. The role offers the chance to broaden your experience through cross-training in finance operations while contributing dependable support to the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming receivables activity by recording customer payments, applying cash, and updating account records accurately.
• Create invoices, post receipt transactions, and ensure billing documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Receive and process payments while maintaining accurate records of daily cash activity and related entries.
• Prepare remote deposits, track deposit details, and maintain organized transaction logs for audit readiness.
• Sort and handle treasury and revenue-related correspondence, ensuring financial items are routed and processed correctly.
• Enter financial transactions and supporting backup into the organization's accounting system with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with reconciliations by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and helping resolve outstanding items.
• Cross-train in additional finance operations duties to provide coverage and support broader departmental needs.
• Help maintain continuity for the accounting team by supporting workloads related to staff coverage and ongoing system implementation efforts.
• Respond to internal and external questions and maintain complete, well-organized financial records in line with established procedures.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting support, finance operations, or a similar transactional accounting role.
• Working knowledge of invoicing, cash receipts, payment application, deposits, billing functions, or account reconciliation activities.
• Candidates with accounts payable experience may be considered if they also have exposure to journal entries, general ledger work, reconciliations, or month-end tasks.
• Familiarity with Oracle or experience using an ERP/accounting system in a finance environment is preferred.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, data entry, and simple formula usage.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to learn established procedures, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively across multiple finance functions.