Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter in Fargo, ND is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage credit and payments, maintain financial records, and support customers with account needs. This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork.

The position handles credit applications, posting payments, account setup, reconciliations, and collections support, working closely with internal teams. This contract-to-hire, onsite role offers a stable weekday schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, Collections, or General Accounting.
• High level of accuracy in data entry.
• Experience with Eclipse and BillTrust is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of customer credit applications.
• Process and post customer payments (cash, checks, card, lockbox).
• Set up and maintain customer accounts.
• Reconcile AR balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor customer activity and outstanding balances.
• Communicate with customers on inquiries and issues.
• Support collections and account resolution.
• Maintain accurate customer records for compliance and audits.
• Research and resolve billing disputes.
• Assist with credit management projects and process improvements.
• Apply knowledge of collections, liens, judgments, and related regulations.
• Protect confidential customer and financial information.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Communication

Organizational skills

Billing disputes

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Eclipse

BillTrust

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values accuracy, customer service, and teamwork? We're seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer credit and payment activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support customers with account-related needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with numbers, and building strong relationships with both customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of customer credit applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
• Process and post customer payments, including cash, checks, credit card transactions, lockbox receipts, and local deposits
• Set up and maintain customer accounts, ensuring account information remains accurate and up to date
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies or payment variances
• Monitor customer account activity, including payments, credits, adjustments, and outstanding balances
• Communicate with customers regarding account inquiries, payment issues, NSF checks, and credit-related concerns
• Support collections activities through professional follow-up and account resolution
• Maintain accurate customer records, credit files, and supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes
• Research and resolve billing disputes and account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with credit management projects, process improvements, and additional accounting-related responsibilities
• Apply knowledge of collections, bankruptcy, liens, judgments, bonds, and related regulations when handling customer accounts
• Protect confidential customer and financial information at all times

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, Collections, or General Accounting
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems (Eclipse and BillTrust experience is a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience researching and resolving payment or account discrepancies
• Knowledge of soft collections practices and customer account follow-up
• Understanding of regulations related to collections, bankruptcy, liens, judgments, and related credit activities is preferred
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work across accounting, credit, collections, and customer service functions
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Diverse responsibilities that make a direct impact on business operations
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule in a professional office setting

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role involves extensive work with accounting systems, specialized platforms such as Eclipse and BillTrust, and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. The work setting emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with the credit management team and other departments. The environment supports a detail-oriented approach, consistent deadlines, and regular interaction with customers and internal stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.18 - $25.14/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.