Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•West Haven, CT

6d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Temporary Accounts Receivable (AR) / Collections Specialist to support their finance team. This role will focus on day-to-day AR operations, including cash application, billing support, collections, and customer account reconciliation. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high-volume AR environment with minimal supervision. This is a temporary, individual-contributor role centered on execution and follow-through.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a related accounting role.
Strong hands-on experience with cash application and collections.
Experience researching and resolving deductions and discrepancies.
ERP system experience
Solid Excel skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in reconciliation
Customer service-oriented approach.
Experience with excel pivot tables.
Understanding of general accounting beyond just A/R.

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit cards.
Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
Maintain accurate customer account balances in the ERP system.
Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements.
Support invoice corrections, rebilling, and customer billing inquiries.
Ensure billing accuracy in accordance with customer terms and agreements.
Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
Perform proactive collections outreach via phone and email.
Follow up on past-due balances and document collection activity.
Maintain professional, customer-focused communication.
Research short pays, deductions, and chargebacks.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve disputes.
Process credits, adjustments, and write-offs in accordance with company policies.
Manage customer portals for invoice submission, payment status, and dispute tracking.
Assist with AR aging reviews, ad hoc reporting, and month-end close activities.