AR Cleanup Specialist & QuickBooks Expert

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full covered health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

SimplyTest is seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to lead an immediate accounts receivable cleanup initiative while supporting broader accounting operations. The role focuses on aging AR, customer account cleanup, collections follow-up, payment reconciliation, and QuickBooks accuracy.

Over time, it will evolve into a balanced AP/AR function including vendor payments and month-end close. Ideal candidates are comfortable navigating messy AR, researching discrepancies, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in bookkeeping, AR/AP or accounting operations.
• Proficient QuickBooks experience including AR aging, invoices, reconciliations & corrections.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to handle large account detail and reports.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the short-term AR aging cleanup and reduce past-due balances.
• Review AR aging, invoices, customer balances, payments, and notes in QuickBooks.
• Research discrepancies, unapplied payments, credits, duplicates, disputes, and reconcile accounts.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances with professional communication.
• Send statements, invoices, reminders, and supporting docs as needed.
• Document activity, responses, disputes, and next steps; escalate when needed.
• Support AP tasks including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and additional bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

QuickBooks

AR aging

Excel

Account reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in accounting or related

Tools

Excel (spreadsheets)

Job description

SimplyTest is seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to lead an immediate accounts receivable cleanup initiative while supporting broader accounting operations. The role focuses on aging AR, customer account cleanup, collections follow-up, payment reconciliation, and QuickBooks accuracy.

Over time, it will evolve into a balanced AP/AR function including vendor payments and month-end close. Ideal candidates are comfortable navigating messy AR, researching discrepancies, and maintaining