Accounts Receivable Specialist

Adecco; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support daily accounting and recordkeeping for a growing organization. You will handle customer invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations, while communicating with customers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or business, at least two years in AR or related accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices.
• Apply customer payments and cash receipts to accounts.
• Monitor AR balances and follow up on past-due invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied payments, short payments, and variances.
• Process approved customer credit and debit memos.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain customer records and documentation.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding invoices and status.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to AR.
• Prepare AR reports and documentation for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the daily accounting and recordkeeping activities of a growing organization. This position is responsible for customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, and researching billing or payment discrepancies.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with customers and internal departments to resolve account-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices
• Apply customer payments and cash receipts to the appropriate accounts
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due invoiced
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied payments, short payments, and account variances
• Process approved customer credit and debit memos
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with general ledger reconciliations as needed
• Maintain accurate customer records and supporting documentation
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding invoices, payments, and account status
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
• Prepare accounts receivable reports and other documentation for management
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures
• Provide additional support to the accounting department as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• At least two years of accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or related accounting experience
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems
• Ability to learn and work across multiple software platforms

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective organization and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and research skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across different departments and levels of an organization