Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables, billing, and customer payment follow-up while maintaining accurate financial records. The role will focus on applying cash receipts, managing commercial collections, and ensuring account balances are current and properly documented.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for ongoing projects and service work.
• Apply incoming payments promptly, reconcile cash activity, and investigate discrepancies to keep account balances accurate.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and communicate with commercial clients to secure timely payment on open balances.
• Prepare billing documentation, review account details, and resolve invoicing issues in coordination with internal teams.
• Track daily cash activity and update financial records to reflect payments, adjustments, and account status changes.
• Use QuickBooks and related accounting tools to manage receivables data, generate reports, and support routine account analysis.
• Assist with construction accounting activities by aligning customer billing and payment records with project-related financial requirements. Requirements
• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including billing, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to follow up professionally on outstanding customer balances.
• Proficiency in cash application processes and maintaining accurate records of daily cash activity.
• Working knowledge of billing functions and invoicing procedures within an accounting environment.
• Experience using QuickBooks for receivables tracking, reporting, and account maintenance.
• Familiarity with construction accounting practices and financial workflows tied to project-based business operations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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