Accounts Receivable Specialist

Insight Global; Masonboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global’s client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Wilmington, NC for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The AR Specialist will manage student accounts receivable, oversee billing, and provide customer support related to financial inquiries.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of AR experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with accounting ERP systems. Responsibilities include account reconciliation and month-end closes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Proven experience performing account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage student accounts receivable, including tuition billing and collections.
• Account reconciliation and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain spreadsheets for fees.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Account reconciliation

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Accounting/billing ERP systems proficiency

Tools

VeraCross

Blackboard

Sycamore School ERP

Google Sheets

Job description

Insight Global’s client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Wilmington, NC for a contract to hire opportunity. The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages student accounts receivable, including tuition billing, payments, collections, and incidental charges. This role oversees enrollment contracts, payment plans, and account reconciliation across billing systems, ensuring accuracy between enrollment, billing, and general ledger records. The AR Specialist also provides customer support to parents and staff regarding billing inquiries, coordinates deposits and event funds, assists with audits, and supports the Controller with various accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Account reconciliation and month-end close
• Preparing financial statements
• Maintaining spreadsheets for fees

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Proven experience performing account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Advanced Excel skills
• Self-starter with high attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling high-volume transactions and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with accounting/billing ERP systems

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced Google Sheets skills
• Prior history supporting AR for an educational institution
• VeraCross, Blackboard, or Sycamore School ERP