Accounts Receivable Specialist – Hybrid, Fast-Paced Team

MEI Industrial Solutions; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chantilly, VA to manage daily cash postings, apply payments, and coordinate with regional offices on collections. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain clean customer ledgers.

Ideal candidates will have AR experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to resolving disputes, auditing support, and onboarding acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Two years of office accounting experience (AR, AP, collections) preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and strong accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts and correctly apply to customer accounts.
• Liaise with regional accounting departments to address inquiries and ensure consistency.
• Research unapplied payments, billing disputes, and account irregularities; take corrective action.
• Assist with audits and month-end closing processes.
• Monitor aging reports; contact customers to collect open balances and document activities.
• Coordinate collection strategies with regional offices in regular meetings.
• Escalate severely delinquent accounts to management or third-party collections.
• Assist onboarding of acquisitions by integrating AR processes and documentation.
• Support with process improvement, training, and general administrative duties.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel (advanced)

Data entry

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Discretion & confidentiality

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or higher in accounting/finance/business

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

D365

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chantilly, VA to manage daily cash postings, apply payments, and coordinate with regional offices on collections. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain clean customer ledgers.

Ideal candidates will have AR experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to resolving disputes, auditing support, and onboarding acquisitions.