Accounts Receivable Specialist Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for full cycle AR, including billing, collecting and posting customer payments, and reconciling payment discrepancies. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Location: Jacksonville (Zip 32207)
Opportunity: 3-6+month contract, could be extended and may have the opportunity to convert permanent down the road
Pay: $22 per hour
Essential Functions: - Invoice customers to secure timely payment
- Record and post customer payments, including cash, checks, ACH, and credit card transactions.
- Process credit card payments and ensure accurate posting to customer accounts.
- Contact (B2B) customers regarding past due payments
- Maintain and organize support files for payments, customer adjustments, and journal entries.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account issues.
- Perform customer account reconciliations and prepare bank deposits.
- Provide support for internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
- Investigate and verify account discrepancies by gathering information from sales, trade promotions, customer service, and customers.
- Resolve valid or authorized deductions through adjusting entries and manage invalid deductions per company procedures.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports as needed.
Education and Experience: - 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable
- Strong experience and ability to perform B2B collections.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Category Code: JN001, JN005