Accounts Receivable Specialist

Qualified Staffing; Wakefield (VA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist in the United States to join the accounting team. The role focuses on invoicing, payments, and reconciliations within legacy ERP systems such as AS400/IBM i.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and capable of handling large data sets while maintaining accuracy and timely communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience.
• Experience with AS400/IBM i or legacy ERP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities including invoicing and cash applications.
• Post and apply customer payments accurately and timely.
• Review customer accounts for outstanding balances and past due invoices.
• Contact customers regarding balances and assist with billing issues.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare and maintain AR and aging reports.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with month-end closing.

Connaissances

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Accounts Receivable

Outils

AS400/IBM i

Description du poste

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Contract-Hire

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with accounts receivable processes and be comfortable working with AS400/IBM i or other legacy accounting and ERP systems. This position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented, organized, and experienced in managing customer accounts from invoicing through payment collection.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash applications, and account reconciliation.
• Post and apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review customer accounts for outstanding balances, discrepancies, and past due invoices.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and assist with resolving billing issues.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, credits, and account variances.
• Prepare and maintain accurate AR reports and aging reports.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with month end closing activities.
• Work closely with customers, sales, customer service, and internal accounting teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Enter and retrieve financial information using AS400/IBM i or other legacy accounting systems.
• Assist with general accounting duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience.
• Experience working with AS400/IBM i, legacy ERP, or older accounting systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and account reconciliation.
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data and detailed financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate knows AR inside and out, is comfortable navigating older systems, and can quickly understand how invoices, payments, credits, deductions, and reconciliations flow through an accounting department.

AS400/IBM i experience is highly valued.

Position Type

Temporary position with potential for conversion to a permanent opportunity based on business needs and performance.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate to be determined based on experience and qualifications.