Entry-level Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•Hanover, MD

2d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will support the headquarters finance team by accurately processing and reconciling a high volume of customer payments, maintaining up-to-date and accurate accounts receivable records, and providing excellent service to internal and external customers. This role combines detailed transactional work with problem-solving and collaboration in a close-knit, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related field.
Hands-on experience with accounts receivable processes, including payment processing and reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including comfort with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions.
Ability to work effectively with both internal and external customers, providing clear and professional communication.
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to handle inquiries and resolve issues promptly and courteously.
Detail-oriented approach with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve payment and reconciliation issues.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft applications is a plus.
Familiarity with processing bank deposits and working with bank reports.
Ability to use web-based image applications to retrieve and process financial documents.
Comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-driven accounts receivable environment.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team goals and shared responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Reconcile and process all paper, electronic, and credit card receipts that do not auto-post through the PeopleSoft system.
Handle and process customer payments, including checks, that are not posted through the accounts receivable system.
Research and resolve unidentified accounts receivable checks to ensure proper application to customer accounts.
Verify that all payment information is accurate and applied to the correct customer accounts in a timely manner.
Use a web-based image application to retrieve, review, and process payment and check request documentation.
Process and reconcile daily bank deposits for both accounts receivable and non-accounts receivable transactions.
Retrieve, compile, and process all Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) and ensure they are accurately recorded.
Research and retrieve imaged check requests as needed to support payment processing and reconciliation.
Prepare and review bank reports related to deposits and payment activity as part of daily workflow.
Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve payment discrepancies or questions.
Perform other accounts receivable duties as requested to support the overall finance and accounting function.