Accounting Specialist- Accounts Receivable

Key Responsibilities:

Own assigned customer accounts, keeping balances, credits, and open issues accurate and current

Apply cash receipts accurately and timely, and resolve unapplied cash promptly

Manage collection activity for assigned accounts, follow up on past-due balances, and enforce payment terms

Monitor customer credit limits and account risk; recommend changes or escalation when needed

Research deductions, chargebacks, and payment discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Revenue Recovery and Logistics

Partner with Sales to provide clear updates on account health, DSO, margin trends, and financial risks

Work with Invoice Processing to confirm invoices are uploaded correctly and customer portals are reviewed on schedule

Complete assigned month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Track key AR metrics, maintain process documentation, and implement practical process improvements

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash application, collections, credit, or related accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience

Working knowledge of cash application, collections, credit, deductions, and account reconciliation

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills

Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems and customer payment portals; Acumatica experience preferred

Clear communication skills and the ability to manage priorities and work effectively with Sales and cross-functional teams

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field

Experience improving or automating accounts receivable processes

Acumatica or similar ERP experience

Experience with customer deductions, chargebacks, disputes, and payment portals