Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate financial records. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and customer service will drive efficient revenue cycle management and support our organization's financial health. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities Process and monitor incoming payments using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reconcile accounts receivable ledger by verifying transactions against journal entries and supporting documentation. Contact customers via phone or email to follow up on overdue invoices, negotiate payment arrangements, and resolve billing discrepancies with professionalism and tact. Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare journal entries related to revenue recognition, account analysis, and month-end closing procedures. Support accounts payable functions as needed and perform data entry tasks with high accuracy using 10 key typing skills. Requirements Proven experience in accounts receivable management within a corporate or public accounting environment. Strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and revenue cycle management. Proficiency in accounting software including QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft or similar platforms; experience with Quicken is a plus. Excellent analysis skills combined with attention to detail for account analysis and account reconciliation tasks. Effective negotiation skills paired with strong phone etiquette for customer service interactions related to collections. Ability to perform data entry accurately at a high speed (10 key typing) while maintaining focus on precision. Basic understanding of financial software applications such as Financial services platforms or technical accounting tools is beneficial. Join us in a vibrant environment where your expertise in accounts receivable will help ensure our financial operations run smoothly! We value energetic professionals who thrive on collaboration, accuracy, and delivering exceptional service across all facets of our organization's revenue cycle management.