Accounts Receivable Specialist: Precise Billing & Payments

columbiaexternalcareersite; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations through accurate billing, payment application, and account reconciliation. This full-time role ensures invoices are accurate, supported by documentation, and payments are applied promptly.

The position requires 2+ years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team, reporting to the AP/AR Manager from an office setting in Anchorage, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years accounts receivable experience.
• Demonstrated strong Microsoft Excel experience and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and generate supplier billing invoices for depletions, promotional items, samples, expense billbacks, and sales incentives.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and supported by backup documentation required for timely payments.
• Assist with posting and accurate application of electronic payments to customer accounts in the AR system.
• Review and validate monthly billing reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies through research and coordination with internal departments.
• Maintain electronic filing systems for invoices, adjustments, and supplier correspondence per retention requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for key billing and AR responsibilities.
• Communicate professionally and timely with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and managers.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Company Core Values.
• Complete all other tasks and projects assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Data entry

Excel

Office tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or GED required

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations through accurate billing, payment application, and account reconciliation. This full-time role ensures invoices are accurate, supported by documentation, and payments are applied promptly.

The position requires 2+ years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team, reporting to the AP/AR Manager from an office setting in Anchorage, Alaska.