Accounts Receivable Specialist
Our client in Janesville is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support their growing team on a direct-hire permanent basis. This individual will play a key role in managing the billing, collections, and payment application processes. The position is well-suited for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records. This role will work closely with both internal teams and external customers to ensure timely and accurate receivables management.
Compensation: $20-23/hr
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate customer invoices and project entries.
- Conduct regular outreach to clients via phone and email to follow up on outstanding balances.
- Resolve any discrepancies in billing or payment by collaborating with internal teams and addressing customer concerns.
- Apply customer payments to their corresponding invoices and ensure timely deposits are recorded within the accounting system.
- Maintain updated records of outstanding receivables and manage aging reports to support collection efforts.
- Prepare summary reports highlighting the status of outstanding receivables and communicate findings to leadership.
- Partner with internal departments such as sales and operations to answer questions and ensure consistency in client account information.
- Retrieve and sort incoming mail from the company’s PO box, distributing and responding to items as appropriate.
- Support the month-end close process by assisting with reconciliation and reporting tasks related to accounts receivable.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will possess the following:
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, credit, or collections.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage customer relationships professionally.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented with strong follow-up and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.