AR Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after evaluation period

Overtime may be required

PPE provided

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an AR Coordinator in Shreveport, LA. The role focuses on daily AR maintenance, data entry, cash application, and customer updates.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support collections, month-end AR tasks, and ensure accurate postings. The job requires fast data entry, strong detail orientation, and MS Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 1–3 years of Accounts Receivable, accounting support, or high-volume data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter cash receipts and remittance details and apply payments to the appropriate invoices.
• Reconcile daily cash postings to bank receipts.
• Enter approved credits, deductions, adjustments, and customer account updates.
• Match remittance support to transactions, verify entries, and maintain organized documentation.
• Research unapplied cash and routine account discrepancies; coordinate with customers and internal teams as needed.
• Provide invoices and statements, perform basic past-due follow-up, and document account activity.
• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end clean-up, and audit support.
• Maintain accurate and organized AR records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments regarding account balances and payment issues.

Skills

Data entry

10-key

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

ERP system

QAD experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

QAD

Job description

AR Coordinator

Location: Shreveport, LA
Pay: $19.00 per hour/ DOE
Benefits: Full benefits available after successful completion of the evaluation period

Position Summary

The AR Coordinator is responsible for performing daily Accounts Receivable account maintenance, with a strong focus on accurate and timely data entry, cash application, customer account updates, discrepancy research, and routine collections support.

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this position is based in Shreveport, LA.

Major Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate customer AR records through timely, high-volume data entry and account maintenance.

• Process and apply customer payments and remittance information accurately.

• Research routine unapplied cash, short pays, deductions, and account discrepancies.

• Lead consistent collections activity and ensure timely completion of daily and month-end AR work.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Enter cash receipts and remittance details and apply payments to the appropriate invoices.

• Reconcile daily cash postings to bank receipts.

• Enter approved credits, deductions, adjustments, and customer account updates.

• Match remittance support to transactions, verify entries, and maintain organized documentation.

• Research unapplied cash and routine account discrepancies; coordinate with customers and internal teams as needed.

• Provide invoices and statements, perform basic past-due follow-up, and document account activity.

• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end clean-up, and audit support.

• Maintain accurate and organized AR records and supporting documentation.

• Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments regarding account balances and payment issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $19.00 per hour.

• Benefits: Full benefits package available after successful completion of the evaluation period.

• Overtime: Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred.

• 1–3 years of Accounts Receivable, accounting support, or high-volume data entry experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong data entry and 10-key skills with a high degree of speed and accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail and basic knowledge of Accounts Receivable and cash application.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• ERP/accounting system experience preferred; QAD experience is a plus.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with extended computer and data-entry work.

• Overtime may be required during peak periods and month-end.

• PPE is required.