AR Specialist

beaconhill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid leave

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its Raleigh, NC accounting team. The role focuses on invoicing, cash application and collections, with daily detail-oriented tasks and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year AR experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Join a stable firm with growth opportunities and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or related accounting experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Experience with invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and timely
• Posting daily cash receipts and applying customer payments
• Monitoring customer accounts and following up on outstanding balances
• Researching and resolving billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Reconciling accounts receivable balances and customer statements
• Assisting with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
• Maintaining accurate customer records and supporting documentation
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure timely billing and collections
• Assisting with various accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Customer service

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Calling all Accounts Receivable professionals! Our client, a growing company located in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization that offers a collaborative work environment, strong leadership, and opportunities for professional growth.

While working as the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will work alongside an experienced accounting team with responsibilities including:

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices accurately and timely
• Posting daily cash receipts and applying customer payments
• Monitoring customer accounts and following up on outstanding balances
• Researching and resolving billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Reconciling accounts receivable balances and customer statements
• Assisting with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
• Maintaining accurate customer records and supporting documentation
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure timely billing and collections
• Assisting with various accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

This is an outstanding opportunity with a company that values employee development and continuous improvement. The accounting team is focused on enhancing processes and leveraging technology to improve efficiency across billing, collections, cash application, reporting, and other routine accounting activities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and committed to delivering excellent service while maintaining accurate financial records.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• 1+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or related accounting experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Experience with invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future