AR Specialist: Cash Application, Collections & Billing

LHH US; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their accounting team in a high-volume cash application and collections role. You will focus on applying daily cash receipts, resolving unapplied payments, and supporting billing activities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years AR experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with Excel and ERP/accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable experience with a strong emphasis on cash application and B2B collections.
• Associate degree in business is highly preferred but not required with experience.
• Experience applying payments and reconciling customer accounts in an ERP or accounting system.
• Proven ability to manage collections in a professional, customer-focused manner.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing and aging analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts by accurately matching payments to customer invoices and resolving unapplied or short payments
• Research and reconcile discrepancies related to payments, including overpayments, underpayments, and deductions
• Perform high-volume business-to-business collections through phone and email outreach to reduce past due balances
• Monitor and manage aging reports, prioritizing accounts based on risk and delinquency
• Partner with customers to resolve billing disputes and facilitate timely payment
• Maintain detailed collection notes and follow established follow-up schedules
• Support credit and collections processes to improve cash flow and minimize bad debt exposure
• Assist with billing activities, including invoice review, validation, and occasional generation of invoices
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies and ensure accurate customer records
• Prepare reports related to cash application, collections activity, and aging trends

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in business

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their accounting team in a high-volume cash application and collections role. You will focus on applying daily cash receipts, resolving unapplied payments, and supporting billing activities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years AR experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with Excel and ERP/accounting systems.