Accounts Receivable Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Accounts Receivable Associate who will support the accounts receivable lifecycle, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliation, and collections, while following established policies to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

The successful candidate will create business partner records, prepare invoices and credit memos, post receipts, reconcile GL accounts, respond to inquiries, and generate periodic statements; a

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School required

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain business partner information
• Prepare invoices and credit memos for external partners
• Process billing, post receipts, and deposit cash
• Reconcile general ledgers, credits, chargebacks, checks, and cash
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare accounts receivable statements and reports
• Investigate outstanding invoices and follow up on payments
• Ensure transactions comply with policies and procedures
• Answer and route phone calls

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication & customer‑or‑

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

SIMBA

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Accounts Receivable Associate who will support the accounts receivable lifecycle, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliation, and collections, while following established policies to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

The successful candidate will create business partner records, prepare invoices and credit memos, post receipts, reconcile GL accounts, respond to inquiries, and generate periodic statements; a