Accounts Receivable Specialist

Lenexa, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate customer accounts ensuring timely application of payments and supporting overall AR operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity resolving discrepancies and improving cash flow through effective receivables management. Cash application is a primary function of this role alongside broader AR responsibilities that support reporting reconciliation and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable activities to ensure accurate up-to-date customer balances.
Apply customer payments (checks ACH wire transfers lockbox) accurately and timely.
Research and resolve unapplied cash short payments overpayments and discrepancies.
Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues.
Assist with daily weekly and monthly AR and cash reconciliations.
Maintain accurate records documentation and audit trails for all receivable transactions.
Support AR reporting related to aging payment trends and account status.
Ensure compliance with internal controls policies and financial procedures.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve accuracy efficiency and visibility within AR processes.
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within accounts receivable and cash application.

Qualifications

2 years of experience in accounts receivable cash application or related accounting functions.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Experience handling high-volume transactions.
Familiarity with banking processes lockbox systems and electronic payments.
Experience supporting AR reporting or reconciliation in a growing organization.

Required Experience:

SummaryThe Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate customer accounts ensuring timely application of payments and supporting overall AR operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity resolving discrepancies and improving cash flow...