Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•Omaha, NE

2d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract position in Omaha, NE. This role involves performing daily cash posting activities, applying payments to customer accounts and invoices, and working through a backlog of unapplied payments. The specialist will also handle accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks, conduct bank and credit card reconciliations, and assist with resale certificate reconciliations. The position requires experience in a high-volume environment, ERP systems, and basic Excel skills. The role also offers opportunities to work on ad hoc projects, support multiple teams, and contribute to process improvements during system implementation. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated cash posting experience, including applying payments to customer accounts and invoices in a high-volume environment.
Hands-on experience in accounts receivable processes, including unapplied payment cleanup and AR reconciliations.
Experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.
Background in accounts payable and credit-related tasks, with the ability to move between AR, AP, and credit projects as needed.
Prior experience working in any ERP system, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate new platforms such as Profit 21.
Basic Excel skills, including the ability to sort, filter, and organize transaction data for reconciliation and reporting.
Experience with reconciliations related to company credit cards and resale certificates.
Exposure to international AR processes, including write-offs for entities outside the United States.
Comfort working on ad hoc projects and supporting multiple teams by taking on varied accounting tasks.
Ability to adapt to a new ERP environment and contribute to process improvements during system implementation.
Strong problem-solving skills and persistence in tracking down posting issues across multiple branches.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cash posting activities, ensuring all incoming payments are accurately applied to the correct customer accounts and invoices.
Work through a significant backlog of unapplied payments, reallocating over one million dollars in funds to specific invoices, with new transactions added regularly.
Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks as needed, moving between AR, AP, credit, and lower-level account reconciliations based on project priorities.
Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure cash balances and transactions are accurate and complete.
Perform credit card reconciliations, including reconciling company credit card transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with reconciliations related to resale certificates and ensure documentation is properly reflected in the accounting records.