Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kforce • Saint Louis, MO

36d

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing daily invoicing, credit entry, and account maintenance activities. This position requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to tasks, and the ability to seek clarification and direction while working closely with the team.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, or general accounting support
• Experience working with an accounting or ERP system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook (ability to work with spreadsheets, filters, basic formulas, and manage inbox communications)
• Familiarity with applying cash receipts, reconciling customer accounts, and researching variances
• Ability to navigate accounting software to update customer records, review invoices, and apply payments accurately
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and transactions
• Ability to ask questions, seek clarification, and follow established processes
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Customer service mindset when handling inquiries and payment issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with guidance from team members
• Comfort working in a structured environment with established procedures
• Proactive in identifying issues (e.g., unapplied cash, discrepancies) and escalating when needed
• Reliability and professionalism, especially when managing sensitive financial information

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a high-volume transactional environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts, credit card transactions, and electronic payments accurately to customer accounts
• Review and resolve unapplied cash to ensure all payments are properly matched to open invoices
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, billing inquiries, and payment discrepancies
• Monitor the accounts receivable inbox, ensuring timely responses to customer inquiries and proper routing of information
• Reconcile customer accounts to research variances to ensure proper application of payments and proactively follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain and update customer account information within the accounting system
• Support additional accounting and administrative functions as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees