Accounts Receivable Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental and vision

401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role focuses on billing accuracy, resolving account discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date receivables in collaboration with finance and operations teams.

You will manage customer billing, prepare invoices, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close with AR reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, or a similar financial operations role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong reconciliation, account research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for customer and internal team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer billing, prepare invoices, and issue account statements accurately and on schedule.
• Review customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.
• Reconcile account activity and maintain accurate customer and financial records.
• Track open receivables and support follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare recurring AR reports and assist with month-end, audits, and special projects.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing billing activity, resolving account discrepancies, and keeping receivables accurate and current. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with finance and operational teams in a collaborative environment where accuracy, communication, and problem-solving are highly valued. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a stable business function, build strong internal partnerships, and support timely financial reporting in a hands-on AR role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer billing, prepare invoices, and issue account statements accurately and on schedule.
• Review customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.
• Reconcile account activity and maintain accurate customer and financial records.
• Track open receivables and support follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Partner with internal teams to gather information needed for timely and accurate billing.
• Prepare recurring AR reports and assist with month-end, quarter-end, audits, and special projects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $60,000 to $68,000 per year.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, and customer account activity.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, billing questions, and account issues.
• Prepare reconciliations, AR reports, and documentation for month-end and audit support.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, or a similar financial operations role.
• Strong reconciliation, account research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines, shifting priorities, and detailed financial information with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal team interaction.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition or accounting standards, including ASC 606 or IFRS 15, is a plus.
• Background in higher-volume invoicing, account reconciliations, AR reporting, and customer billing issue resolution.
• Experience in roles such as Accounts Receivable Specialist, AR Analyst, Billing Specialist, Billing Analyst, Revenue Specialist, or Senior AR Specialist.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.