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We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Fort Worth, Texas on a Long-term contract-to-permanent basis (~6 months on contract before going permanent). This position focuses on keeping receivables current through accurate invoicing, timely cash posting, and consistent follow-up on outstanding balances. The role is well suited for someone who works carefully with financial data, communicates effectively with customers and internal partners, and can manage a high-volume workload with accuracy. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices promptly while ensuring billing details are accurate and complete. • Post incoming payments from multiple sources, including electronic transfers, card transactions, and other remittance methods, to the correct customer accounts. • Review receivables aging on a regular basis and take timely action to collect overdue balances. • Research account issues such as short payments, billing disputes, and deductions, and drive them through resolution. • Reconcile accounts receivable records with the general ledger to support accurate financial reporting. • Update customer account information, including payment terms and credit-related details, to maintain reliable records. • Work closely with customers, sales partners, and internal teams to address collection challenges and clear open items. • Produce recurring reports on aging trends and collection activity for business review. • Contribute to month-end accounts receivable close tasks and provide documentation needed for audit support. • Recommend process improvements that strengthen collections performance and increase efficiency across AR operations.
- Preferred: at least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related accounting function. • Practical knowledge of receivables workflows, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation. • Experience handling customer collections and resolving account discrepancies with strong attention to detail. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis tools. • Familiarity with ERP or accounting software used to manage receivables and payment activity. • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. • Experience in high-volume transaction environments and exposure to platforms such as Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar systems is preferred.