Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title:

Accounts Receivable Specialist Location:

Macon, GA Job Type:

Full-Time Compensation:

$22.00 per hour

Experience Level:

2+ years of relevant AR, credit, or collections experience Accounts Receivable Specialist We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Macon, GA. This role is responsible for managing customer accounts, supporting timely collections, posting payments, reconciling accounts, and assisting with overall credit and cash flow operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in accounts receivable, credit, or collections and will be comfortable communicating directly with customers, following up on past-due balances, making sound judgment calls within established guidelines, and balancing customer relationships with company risk. Compensation Alignment This position is budgeted at $22.00 per hour . Candidates should only apply if this compensation is aligned with their expectations. While we value experience, this role is structured for candidates with approximately 2+ years of directly related experience in accounts receivable, credit, collections, or similar financial operations. At this time, we are not considering candidates whose compensation expectations exceed the posted rate for this position. Key Responsibilities Proactively contact customers regarding past-due invoices and follow up on outstanding balances Provide customers with invoice copies, statements, and account information as needed Review and release orders on credit hold based on payment status and credit risk Make informed judgment calls related to extending or restricting credit within established guidelines Research and evaluate customer creditworthiness, including reviewing credit reports Post customer payments accurately and in a timely manner Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies Maintain detailed and accurate collection notes and account records Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, customer service, and accounting, to resolve issues impacting payment Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable Qualifications 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, credit, collections, or related financial operations Comfortable working at the posted compensation rate of $22.00 per hour Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle difficult customer conversations professionally and confidently Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel Basic understanding of credit risk and financial statements preferred Preferred Traits Self-motivated and able to prioritize workload effectively Comfortable making judgment calls within established guidelines Team-oriented with a willingness to jump in where needed Strong sense of accountability and follow-through Professional, proactive, and comfortable working in a customer-facing collections environment Important Application Note To help ensure alignment, applicants should confirm that they meet the required experience level and are comfortable with the posted compensation of $22.00 per hour before applying. Candidates whose compensation expectations are above the posted rate may not be moved forward in the process.

Pay:

$15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): The Compensation for this position is up to $22.00 per hour based on experience. If this with

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Invoice processing: 3 years (Required) Accounts payable: 2 years (Required) Payment processing: 2 years (Required) Account reconciliation: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

Macon, GA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Macon, GA (Required)

Work Location:

In person