Remote Accounts Receivable Specialist – Cash Posting

Ferguson Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to accurately post customer payments, resolve unapplied cash, and support branches with payment research in a fully remote role based in the United States.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, analytical skills, and high-volume processing with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, and Power BI. Collaboration with branches and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounts receivable or accounting principles preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn company-specific systems and databases.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Access databases and other company tools to facilitate workflow and resolve Unapplied Cash (UNST) and Payment on Account (POA) transactions as directed by branches and customers.
• Accurately post customer payments received through lockboxes, scanned remittances, EDI transactions, and other payment channels using the Accounts Receivable Cash Application system.
• Process and apply high-dollar customer payments, including transactions exceeding $1 million that may contain hundreds of invoices across multiple branch locations.
• Review and analyze remittance information provided by customers and branches to ensure accurate payment application.
• Research accounts receivable balances, payment activity, and historical transactions within legacy systems as needed.
• Communicate effectively with branches and internal stakeholders by providing clear, complete, and professional correspondence in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Meet established productivity and accuracy standards, to include a monthly error rate expectation.
• Effectively utilize available resources and reporting tools, including the Master List, Power BI, Regional Search, and other departmental systems, to perform daily responsibilities.
• Support departmental objectives by demonstrating flexibility in work schedules, including overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Access

Power BI

EDI

Job description

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to accurately post customer payments, resolve unapplied cash, and support branches with payment research in a fully remote role based in the United States.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, analytical skills, and high-volume processing with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, and Power BI. Collaboration with branches and internal teams is essential.