Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Socket.dev; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Gainesville, GA is seeking an attentive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our on-site accounting team. This salaried, exempt role offers a $50,000–$60,000 annual salary and a chance to contribute to core finance processes in a growing company.

You will manage invoicing, apply payments, monitor AR aging, and support collections while ensuring accurate records and compliance. A 2+ year AR background and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems help you excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AR, billing or collections experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to AR.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card) to the correct accounts and invoices.
• Prepare daily cash receipts and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor aging reports and identify delinquent accounts.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Maintain detailed and organized customer account records.
• Serves as secondary support for daily bank deposit activities.
• Conduct timely collection activities for past-due accounts via phone, email, and written communication.
• Work collaboratively with customers to resolve outstanding balances while maintaining professionalism.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, chargebacks, and short-payments.
• Negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Escalate accounts for further collection action when appropriate.
• Prepare and analyze AR aging reports for management.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and journal entries.
• Recommend and support process improvements to strengthen the AR and collections functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Skills

AR knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Gainesville, GA (On-Site)

Status: Salaried, Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card) to the correct accounts and invoices.
• Prepare daily cash receipts and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor aging reports and identify delinquent accounts.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Maintain detailed and organized customer account records.
• Serves as secondary support for daily bank deposit activities.

Collections

• Conduct timely collection activities for past-due accounts via phone, email, and written communication.
• Work collaboratively with customers to resolve outstanding balances while maintaining professionalism.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, chargebacks, and short-payments.
• Negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Escalate accounts for further collection action when appropriate.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare and analyze AR aging reports for management.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and journal entries.
• Recommend and support process improvements to strengthen the AR and collections functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to AR.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.