Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ledgent-Finance-; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Watertown, MA is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage a high-volume B2B portfolio, ensure timely payments, and optimize cash flow through accurate forecasting.

You will reconcile payments, handle complex A/R activities, and coordinate with Billing, Credit, and Sales to resolve issues while adhering to FDCPA and GAAP principles. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 2-5 years B2B collections and order-to-cash experience.
• Experience in international and structured environments (shared service center or multinational).
• Knowledge of GAAP, ability to reconcile debits/credits.
• Forecasting and managing DSO required.
• Handle complex A/R activities including credits, debits, rebills, and tax-exempt adjustments.
• Explain balances and payments to customers clearly.
• Strong collection tools and advanced Excel, Peoplesoft, SAP experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Independent worker with FDCPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure collection of outstanding receivables for a high-volume portfolio.
• Proactively follow up with clients via phone and email for timely payments.
• Monthly/quarterly cash forecasting with high accuracy.
• Identify and allocate incoming payments with AR team.
• Reduce overdue balances, DSO, and bad debt provisions through portfolio management.
• Collaborate with Order Management, Billing, Credit Control, Sales to resolve disputes.
• Participate in closing tasks and dashboard/reporting (monthly/quarterly/ ad-hoc).

Skills

B2B Collections

Order-to-Cash

FDCPA compliance

GAAP knowledge

Excel (Advanced)

PeopleSoft

SAP

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Peoplesoft

SAP

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (JN -092026-430258) Watertown, Massachusetts

Salary: USD28 - USD32 per hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration


• 2-5 years years of experience in B2B collections, order-to-cash experience


• Experience in international and structured environment (e.g., shared service center, multinational group)


• Knowledge of GAAP principles, ability to reconcile debits/credits


• Experience forecasting and managing DSO required.


• Manage complex B2B, A/R activity including credits, debits, rebills, tax exempt adjustments, customer deductions, and correcting misapplied payments.


• Analyze and reconcile multiple invoices and credit scenarios, clearly explaining balances, credit usage, and required payments to customers.


• Strong command of collection tools


• Advanced Excel skills, Peoplesoft, SAP, and exposure to customer portals.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders, phone follow up skills required


• Be able to work independently, adhering to federal, state, and local laws regarding debt collection practices Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the collection of outstanding receivables for a high-volume portfolio of key accounts and partners, while maintaining a high standard of client relationship and adherence to payment terms.


• Proactively follow up with clients (via phone and email) to secure timely payments and resolve potential issues.


• Monthly/quarterly cash forecasting with a high degree of accuracy.


• Identify and allocate incoming payments in coordination with the Accounts Receivable team.


• Reduce overdue balances, DSO, and bad debt provisions through prioritized and accurate portfolio management.


• Handle disputes in close collaboration with internal teams (Order Management, Billing, Credit Control, Sales) to accelerate resolution.

• Participate to any closing tasks and dashboard/reporting (monthly/quarterly/ad-hoc)