Accounting Clerk: II

Lancesoft; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for Government Collections in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on AR activities within the federal government sector, including submitting invoices and resolving disputes through government portals.

The position emphasizes limited direct customer contact, collaboration with internal teams, and sharp analytical skills to ensure timely payments. Hybrid work with on-site training followed by partial in-office days.

Qualifications

• Prior government collections experience preferred.
• Able to manage a high-dollar AR portfolio (several million dollars).
• Experience with government vendor portals for invoicing and payment collection.
• Comfortable collecting without direct customer interaction.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Collaborates well with Sales, Pricing, Contracts, Posting, and Order Entry.

Responsibilities

• Submit invoices for payment and resolve disputes via government portals.
• Investigate and resolve issues delaying payment with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pricing, Contracts, Posting, and Order Entry to resolve payment delays.
• Maintain focus on federal government sector AR collections.

Skills

Government collections

AR portfolio management

Vendor portals

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist Government Collections

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Pay Rate: $22.50/hr on W2

Duration: 10/12/2026 to 12/31/2026

Work Schedule & Training

Initial training will be conducted onsite for the first two weeks (full-time in office). Upon completion of training, the position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hybrid Role

Job Description: Role: Accounts Receivable Specialist Government Collections This position focuses on Accounts Receivable collections specifically within the federal government sector. While the role remains AR-based, it is more complex due to limited direct customer communication and a primary reliance on government vendor portals. Responsibilities include submitting invoices for payment, resolving disputes, and processing claims through these portals. The specialist will collaborate closely with internal teams including Sales Management, Pricing, Contracts, Posting, and Order Entry to investigate and resolve issues that delay payment.

Ideal Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience with government collections is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage a high-dollar, high-volume AR portfolio (several million dollars or more)
• Experience using vendor portals for invoicing and payment collection
• Comfortable collecting without direct customer interaction
• Highly developed research and analytical skills
• Effective collaborator who works well with cross-functional internal teams
• Solution-oriented problem solver
• Creative thinker; capable of identifying non-obvious solutions
• Backgrounds in contract review, insurance claims, medical billing, or similar fields translate well to this role due to the strong attention to detail required.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system is a plus