Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A manufacturing organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a high‑volume invoicing operation. This role focuses on invoicing, cash application, AR aging, collections, and account reconciliations, working closely with sales and customer service teams. Standard business hours apply, with some additional time during month‑end, and the role offers cross‑training within the accounting team. The ideal candidate has prior AR experience, strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs), and comfort handling customer inquiries and resolving discrepancies. Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. The position is fully onsite in the Kansas City area. The role offers a competitive salary in the $55,000–$65,000 range, annual bonus potential (10%), 11 paid holidays, and a 401(k) with a 5% company match that vests immediately. Additional benefits include an employee stock purchase program at a discount, a full benefits package, and a stable, mission‑driven work environment with long‑term growth opportunities. Job Description This position primarily supports accounts receivable and invoicing functions, with additional exposure to accounts payable as needed. The role involves processing and reconciling customer invoices, managing collections activity, and partnering with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely billing. This is an opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization and work closely within a collaborative accounting team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in accounting or accounts receivable
Hands‑on experience with invoicing, cash application, and collections
Strong reconciliation skills and ability to resolve billing discrepancies
Proficiency in payment posting and invoice processing
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables
Ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams
Strong communication skills for both customer and internal interactions
High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or operational accounting environment
Experience with state tax processing and tax compliance tools
Exposure to credit analysis or monitoring customer credit limits
Experience supporting audit activities
Customer service experience related to billing and payments
Comfortable working in a lean accounting team within a larger organizational structure

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable activities, including generating, reviewing, and distributing customer invoices
Post daily cash receipts and check deposits accurately and on time
Perform collections activities by following up on outstanding and overdue accounts via email and phone according to established timelines
Review and monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively engage customers as needed
Reconcile AR ledgers and investigate/resolall billing discrepancies
Monitor customer credit limits and assist with basic credit review activities
Respond to customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account status
Process credit adjustments by obtaining proper approvals and entering them accurately
Support state tax processing and compliance using automated tax tools
Review shipped‑but‑not‑invoiced activity and take corrective action to keep reporting current
Assist with accounts payable duties as needed to support team coverage
Prepare and analyze accounting and billing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support process improvements that promote timely invoicing and cash collection
Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and reconciliations