Senior AR Specialist

Addison Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking a Senior AR Specialist for an onsite, permanent role in Reston, VA. You will manage complex accounts receivable processes, apply payments, resolve discrepancies, and support close activities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in AR, strong cash application and SAP experience, and advanced Excel and communication skills. The position offers a 5% bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts receivable experience required.
• Strong cash application and payment processing experience.
• Experience with customer collections and account reconciliation; experience researching and resolving deductions.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments including checks, wires, and ACH transactions.
• Apply payments accurately to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices.
• Research short payments and unapplied cash.
• Resolve payment discrepancies with customers and internal teams.
• Research, code, and manage customer deductions.
• Validate and dispute non-trade deductions with relevant departments.
• Obtain supporting documentation from brokers, customers, and carriers.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Prepare weekly AR aging, trade, and non-trade reports.
• Support month-end close activities and audits.

Skills

Cash application

Payment processing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Senior AR Specialist

Location: Reston, VA – Onsite

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $62,000–$76,000 base salary + 5% bonus

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer payments including checks, wires, and ACH transactions
• Apply payments accurately to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices
• Research short payments and unapplied cash
• Work with customers and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies
• Research, code, and manage customer deductions
• Validate and dispute non-trade deductions in partnership with Customer Service and Logistics
• Obtain supporting documentation from brokers, customers, and carriers to resolve deduction claims
• Identify and resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions
• Maintain accurate deduction and claims tracking
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due accounts
• Resolve billing issues and maintain accurate aging reports
• Prepare weekly AR aging, trade, and non-trade reports
• Report on collection activity and deduction resolution progress
• Conduct regular customer account reviews
• Support month-end close activities
• Assist with financial audits and supporting documentation
• Research account discrepancies using information from Sales, Trade Promotions, Customer Service, and customers
• Support credit reviews and collaborate with internal teams to resolve account issues
• Perform additional accounts receivable responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts receivable experience required
• Strong cash application and payment processing experience
• Experience with customer collections and account reconciliationExperience researching and resolving deductions
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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