Accounts Receivable Specialist

C1390 Advanced Support and Knowledge Services, LLC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage invoicing, payments, collections, and reconciliations. The role supports cash flow and maintains strong customer relationships while ensuring accurate financial records.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Billing experience and knowledge of AR processes.
• Experience with cash application and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices promptly.
• Apply customer payments and reconcile ledgers.
• Maintain accurate customer records and payment histories.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and collect past-due balances.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve disputes.
• Prepare AR aging reports and assist month-end close.

Skills

Billing

Accounts Receivable

Cash Application

Excel

GAAP

ERP Systems

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth - by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all. You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company. Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about. More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle Job Description Job Summary

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer invoicing, payment processing, collections, account reconciliations, and resolving billing issues. This role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely collections, and strong customer relationships while supporting the organization's cash flow and overall accounting operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate, process, and distribute accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Apply and reconcile customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards, credits, and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate customer records, payment histories, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor customer accounts, perform collection activities on past-due balances, and communicate with customers regarding payment status and payment arrangements.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment disputes, chargebacks, deductions, and unapplied cash.
• Process customer refunds, credit memos, and account adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances and ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports, collection status updates, and other financial reports as needed.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, audits, and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams to resolve account issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, internal controls, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related accounting role preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash application, account reconciliations, collections, and customer account management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and experience using accounting, ERP, and proprietary business systems; Sage 100 experience preferred.
• Experience processing electronic payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP preferred.

Skills

• Ability to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account concerns.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer: Stewart. Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Health and wellness insurance options and programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee discounts

Stewart is on a journey to become the premier title services company. We offer personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction and are a leading global real estate services provider. At our core, we help make property ownership around the world possible. In doing that, we take every step to foster meaningful relationships through our ingenuity and efforts and are dedicated to going above and beyond to provide the best experience for employees and customers alike. To do so, we know we must sustainably serve our employees, shareholders, customers and our communities at large. That’s why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters a deep sense of pride, passion, respect and belonging, while lessening our impact on the environment and providing transparency around the way we do business.