Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Phoenix, Arizona on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role centers on applying cash receipts accurately, maintaining organized payment records, and helping keep customer accounts current. The position also contributes to month-end activities and works in a hybrid environment with two days in the office each week.

Responsibilities:

• Record and apply incoming customer payments with a high degree of accuracy and within established timelines.
• Review cash receipt activity and maintain detailed documentation to support account reconciliation and payment history.
• Monitor assigned accounts to identify overdue balances and follow up on outstanding items to help reduce delinquency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers to research discrepancies, resolve unapplied cash, and clear payment issues efficiently.
• Assist with billing-related tasks and support the overall accounts receivable process to ensure accurate account status.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, validating cash activity, and completing assigned reporting tasks.
• Maintain organized receivable records and provide updates on portfolio status, collection efforts, and unresolved exceptions.
• Work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing in-office collaboration with remote responsibilities as needed.
• Experience in accounts receivable with a strong focus on cash application and cash receipts processing.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections and the ability to manage open balances professionally and effectively.
• Familiarity with billing functions, payment posting, and daily cash activity reconciliation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial transactions and account records.
• Ability to support month-end close activities in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for resolving payment discrepancies and customer account issues.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid schedule with two days on site in Phoenix, Arizona each week.