Accounts Receivable Specialist - 67348354875

Somewhere; Hawaii; Remote; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our remote team. The role focuses on accurate AR management, relationship-based collections, and proactive reconciliation support for our Hawaii client base.

Ideal candidates will have solid AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently during US business hours. The position offers a monthly pay range and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or related finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and high organization.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (SUM, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot tables).
• Experience with AR systems/Shopmonkey is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AR ledger and ensure accuracy.
• Manage collections with a relationship-based approach.
• Provide proactive AR oversight and resolve discrepancies.
• Co-report with Hiring Manager and part-time Accounting Manager for AR clarity.
• Help streamline and professionalize AR processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

Excel

AR systems

Tools

Shopmonkey

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist - 67348354875

Latin America

JOB ID - 22038

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Pay Range: $1300 to $2200/mo (final offer depends on client approval and overall assessment of candidate's skills and experience)
Work Location: REMOTE

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly dependable Accounts Receivable (AR) and Reconciliation Specialist.
This is a unique, personality-first role that requires a professional capable of managing AR accuracy while building positive, trusting relationships with our customers. The ideal candidate will be firm on outstanding balances yet empathetic and flexible on payment timing, particularly with our laid-back customer base in Hawaii.

Key Responsibilities

• AR Monitoring & Reconciliation: Continuously monitor the Accounts Receivable ledger using Shopmonkey (our primary POS/AR system) to ensure all accounts are accurate and up-to-date. Quality of reconciliation is paramount.
• Relationship-Based Collections: Manage low-pressure, relationship-focused collections. This involves:
  • Primary Method: Consistent and accurate email follow-ups.
  • Secondary Method: Targeted phone calls for specific customers requiring outreach.
  • Core Task: Building trust and maintaining a positive rapport with customers to secure timely payments.
• Proactive Oversight: Provide dependable, proactive oversight of the AR function addressing discrepancies and ensuring financial rigor that is currently lacking.
• Reporting: Work closely with the Hiring Manager and a part-time Accounting Manager, co-reporting to ensure AR clarity and addressing any reconciliation issues.
• Process Improvement: Operate with ambiguity, bringing a solid finance background to help streamline and professionalize the AR process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, collections, or a related finance/accounting role. Mid to Senior profiles are strongly preferred; we are not seeking entry-level candidates.
• Attention to Detail & Organization: Exceptional attention to detail is critical. Must be highly organized, vigilant, and capable of maintaining accuracy across records, follow-ups, and reconciliations.
• Communication & Personality: Exceptional English proficiency (written and verbal) is critical. Must possess a firm, professional, yet highly empathetic personality suitable for relationship-based collections.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required, including: Basic formulas (e.g., SUM, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Pivot tables
  • General data organization and cleanup
  • Familiarity with tools like Shopmonkey or similar POS/AR systems is a plus, but not required.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, focused, and able to execute repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy. Must be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability: Must be willing to work and communicate effectively during US business hours.