Accounts Receivable Specialist

CFS; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role supports customer billing, collections, account reconciliation, and cash receipts, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AR experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to resolve discrepancies and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, including customer billing, collections, account reconciliation, and payment posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer billings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable Aging Reports throughout the month.
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances and assist with collections.
• Research and resolve discrepancies or issues with customer accounts.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and ensure payments are accurately recorded.
• Assist with bank account reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Post transactions accurately to the appropriate ledgers.
• Assist with monthly journal entries and financial reporting as assigned.
• Prepare monthly reports and reconciliations.
• Communicate with customers, employees, government entities, and outside organizations to obtain or provide information and resolve issues.
• Assist with payroll, commissions, and related journal entries as needed.
• Perform research and analysis for special accounting projects.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and established internal controls.
• Support the Controller and accounting team with various accounting assignments and projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Dynamics or ERP system

Job description

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Pittsburgh, PA

$45,000- $50,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for supporting the company’s accounts receivable functions, including customer billing, collections, account reconciliation, cash receipts, and resolving account discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This is a hands-on accounting position that will work closely with customers, employees, and the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.

Overview Of The Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Prepare and process customer billings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable Aging Reports throughout the month.
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances and assist with collections.
• Research and resolve discrepancies or issues with customer accounts.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and ensure payments are accurately recorded.
• Assist with bank account reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Post transactions accurately to the appropriate ledgers.
• Assist with monthly journal entries and financial reporting as assigned.
• Prepare monthly reports and reconciliations.
• Communicate with customers, employees, government entities, and outside organizations to obtain or provide information and resolve issues.
• Assist with payroll, commissions, and related journal entries as needed.
• Perform research and analysis for special accounting projects.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and established internal controls.
• Support the Controller and accounting team with various accounting assignments and projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Preferred Qualifications For The Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, including customer billing, collections, account reconciliation, and payment posting.
• Experience with Dynamics or another accounting/ERP system preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to resolve account discrepancies professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

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