Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support ongoing finance operations for a contract to permanent opportunity in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, preparing billing activity, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage cash activity in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment collection.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash activity with internal records.
• Monitor outstanding balances, communicate with commercial clients regarding past-due invoices, and drive collection efforts professionally.
• Review billing transactions for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure account details are updated correctly.
• Investigate payment variances, short pays, and unapplied cash to keep receivable balances accurate.
• Partner with internal teams to address customer account questions and support efficient resolution of billing and payment issues.
• Prepare routine receivables reporting and maintain documentation related to collections, cash applications, and account status.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience with cash applications, billing support, and daily cash activity processing.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reconciling payments, invoices, and account records.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking and reporting.