Accounts Receivable Pro – Hybrid (Austin, TX)

Talentify; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Austin for contract-to-hire. You will support financial operations, maintain AR records, and collaborate with AR/Payroll teams in a shared services environment.

The role demands 3+ years in AR/collections, strong Excel/Word skills (VLookup, Pivot), and familiarity with ERP systems. Hybrid office setting with potential leadership paths and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts receivable/collections/accounting experience.
• Experience in high-volume collections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including VLookups and Pivot Tables.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• High School Diploma or GED required; finance degree preferred.
• Technical skills to operate in multiple ERP and various systems.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills in collections/A/R.
• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• In-depth organizational and decision-making skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to assist any of the companies supported by the Shared Services team.
• Experience in Pharma/BioTech/MedTech is desirable.
• Experience in larger organizations is preferred.
• Self-starters excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage AR aging reports.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned accounts.
• Maintain contact databases and process documentation.
• Navigate company portals and update complex Excel reports.
• Post payments, reconcile ledgers, and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with customers to collect payments and manage payment plans; coordinate with collections agencies as needed.
• Support internal teams and respond to customer inquiries professionally.
• Generate financial reports and assist with audits.
• Maintain accurate customer data in ERP systems.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• Process approximately 30 AR/Collections notes daily, balanced with 2-3 hours of emails and other tasks.

Skills

Accounts receivable

High-volume collections

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

General accounting principles

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Finance degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Austin for contract-to-hire. You will support financial operations, maintain AR records, and collaborate with AR/Payroll teams in a shared services environment.

The role demands 3+ years in AR/collections, strong Excel/Word skills (VLookup, Pivot), and familiarity with ERP systems. Hybrid office setting with potential leadership paths and comprehensive benefits.