Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jobtailor; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Elizabethtown, NC is seeking an accounts receivable specialist to generate and review invoices, allocate payments, and reconcile customer accounts. You will collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues and monitor aging reports for cash flow management.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, attention to detail, and timely resolution of issues in a manufacturing/B2B environment.

Qualifications

• Proven accounts receivable experience in manufacturing or B2B sectors.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, payment allocation, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy for resolving client billing issues.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in financial data.
• Proactive problem solving and identifying process improvements.
• Reliable, self-motivated with solid time management skills.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Office.
• Clear, professional communication and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and distribute accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner
• Record incoming payments and allocate them correctly to customer accounts
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue payments
• Communicate with customers to resolve outstanding issues
• Address and resolve billing discrepancies by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports and provide insights to management
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
• Escalate issues affecting cash flow or customer relationships
• Assist with ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks supporting the accounting team

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Payment Allocation

Reconciliation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Generate, review, and distribute accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner


• Record incoming payments and allocate them correctly to customer accounts


• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue payments


• Communicate with customers to resolve outstanding issues


• Address and resolve billing discrepancies by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders


• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies


• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements


• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports and provide insights and updates to management


• Identify inefficiencies and recommend or implement process improvements


• Escalate issues or potential risks affecting cash flow or customer relationships


• Assist with ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks supporting the accounting team

Requirements

• Proven experience in an accounts receivable role, ideally within the industrial manufacturing and B2B sectors


• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations diplomatically and assertively


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work


• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively


• A proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements


• Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of managing time effectively to meet deadlines


• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite


• Clear and professional communication style, with a commitment to proactive issue resolution

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable management, including invoicing, payment allocation, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Proficient in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Receivable Management


• Invoicing Accuracy


• Accounting Software Proficiency


• Interpersonal Communication


• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Receivable


• Invoicing


• Payment Allocation


• Reconciliation


• Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Problem-Solving


• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Industrial Manufacturing


• B2B Sector


• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Software


• Microsoft Office Suite