Accounts Receivable Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage incoming payments, issue invoices, and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced office in Dalton, GA.

You will reconcile payments, monitor aging, follow up on past-due balances, and collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to ensure clean billing and timely collections. Prior AR experience and proficiency with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and send customer invoices and account statements.
• Record and reconcile customer payments (checks, ACH, credit cards) in the accounting system.
• Monitor accounts to identify past-due balances and follow up with customers.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Maintain up-to-date customer account information.
• Generate reports on accounts receivable aging and cash receipts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate billing and collections.
• Assist with audits and provide requested documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Position Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring that invoices are issued, collected, and recorded in a timely and accurate manner. This role works closely with customers and internal departments to resolve billing issues and support overall financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, issue, and send customer invoices and account statements.

• Record and reconcile customer payments (checks, ACH, credit cards, etc.) in the accounting system.

• Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts and follow up with customers regarding past-due balances.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information.

• Generate regular reports on accounts receivable aging and cash receipts.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate billing and collection procedures.

• Assist with audits and provide documentation as requested.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.