Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations in Blue Springs, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage billing activity, apply cash accurately, and follow through on commercial collections with professionalism and urgency. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep account records current and organized while working across high-volume transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and balance tracking.
• Process cash receipts and apply payments accurately to customer accounts while researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Conduct commercial collection activities by following up on overdue balances and maintaining timely communication with customers.
• Prepare and review billing transactions to ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and issued on schedule.
• Monitor daily cash activity and update account records to reflect incoming payments, adjustments, and outstanding items.
• Investigate short pays, unapplied cash, and disputed charges, then coordinate with internal teams to bring accounts to resolution.
• Maintain detailed documentation of receivable activity and provide status updates on aging trends and collection progress. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts receivable, including billing, payment application, and account follow-up.
• Hands-on ability to process cash applications and manage daily cash activity with a high degree of accuracy.
• Background in commercial collections with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of billing functions and account reconciliation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for receivables tracking and reporting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues independently, and resolve account-related problems efficiently.

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