Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

ALTEN Technology USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Technician to manage billing and accounts receivable for a portfolio of major automotive customers across the United States. You will work with Operations, Sales, and Project Management to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years in high-volume AR, experience with NetSuite, ERP systems, and a proven ability to improve cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Accounts Receivable, Billing Administration, or Credit & Collections.
• Experience managing complex customer portfolios and high-volume invoicing.
• Experience with large corporate customers in automotive/engineering services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end invoicing for major automotive customers.
• Review billing data for accuracy and compliance with terms.
• Submit invoices and resolve billing discrepancies with Operations and PMs.
• Monitor receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and prepare aging reports.
• Maintain customer master data and support month-end close activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Receivable Technician is responsible for managing the complete billing and accounts receivable administration of a portfolio of strategic automotive customers across the United States. This role serves as a key point of contact between Operations, Sales, Project Management, and clients to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, dispute resolution, and strong cash flow performance.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of experience in a high-volume accounts receivable environment, preferably supporting large corporate customers within the automotive, engineering services, staffing, or consulting sectors. Experience with NetSuite ERP is considered a significant asset.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Billing & Invoicing

• Manage the end-to-end invoicing process for a dedicated portfolio of major automotive customers.
• Review billing data and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
• Generate and submit invoices in accordance with contractual terms and customer‑specific billing procedures.
• Coordinate with Operations and Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies prior to invoice submission.
• Maintain accurate customer master data related to billing and invoicing.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up proactively on overdue balances.
• Maintain regular communication with customer AP departments and key stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve invoice disputes, deductions, short payments, and payment delays.
• Prepare aging reports and recommend escalation actions when necessary.
• Support cash collection objectives and contribute to working capital optimization.

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop professional relationships with customer accounts payable and procurement teams.
• Serve as the primary AR contact for assigned customers.
• Ensure a high level of service while maintaining adherence to company collection policies.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Support month‑end close activities related to accounts receivable.
• Prepare AR reports, collection updates, and customer account analyses.
• Identify trends and risks impacting collections and cash flow.

Process Improvement

• Participate in initiatives to improve billing efficiency, collections performance, and internal controls.
• Contribute to ERP optimization and process standardization efforts.
• Assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements related to billing and receivables.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing Administration, or Credit & Collections.
• Experience managing complex customer portfolios and high-volume invoicing.
• Experience working with large corporate customers in the automotive industry is highly desirable.
• Experience within engineering services, consulting, staffing, or project-based organizations is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• NetSuite experience is a major asset and strongly preferred.
• Experience with customer portals and electronic invoicing platforms is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem‑solving mindset and proactive approach to collections.
• Ability to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

Success Metrics

• Invoice accuracy and timeliness.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance.
• Collection effectiveness and cash flow contribution.
• Reduction of billing disputes and aging balances.
• Customer satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Compliance with internal controls and billing procedures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.