Accounts Receivable Specialist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the full accounts receivable process, ensure timely invoicing and collections, and support the financial operations of the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AR experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting team and improve cash flow and billing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor customer invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and customer account information.
• Follow up on outstanding balances through phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare aging reports and assist with collections efforts.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and elevate collection issues as necessary.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
• Support audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the full accounts receivable process, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, and support the overall financial operations of the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent customer service abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and monitor customer invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and customer account information.
• Follow up on outstanding balances through phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare aging reports and assist with collections efforts.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and elevate collection issues as necessary.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
• Support audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume invoices and payments.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with cash applications, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to identify process improvements and enhance efficiencies.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: 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.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future