Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kositzka Wicks and Co • Alexandria, VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

KWC is growing rapidly and seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with collections experience in the professional services industry who is looking to make an immediate impact. In this role, you will interact with clients daily via phone and email, providing exceptional service while addressing account statuses, processing payments, and resolving inquiries.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of collections and/or billing experience (professional services preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in accountingor related field.
• Knowledgeable ofapplicable state, federal and taxregulations.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Must be detail-oriented, thorough, and highly organized.
• Maintain a professional image with a positive attitude.
• Team player who values collaboration and is receptive to constructive feedback.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a paperless environment.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Solid knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash deposits and ensuretimely,accurateapplication of payments.
• Monitor thefirms’accounts receivable andidentifyoverdue accounts.
• Contact clients to collect outstanding balances orestablishpayment plans.
• Maintain detailed records of collection activity and client communications.
• Collaborate with Principals and the Controller on collection strategies and status updates.
• Reduce delinquency rates tomaintainaccountsreceivable days at or below industry benchmarks.
• Maintain professionalism and strong client relationships throughout the collection process.
• Contact clients to collect outstanding balances orestablishpayment plans.
• Support automation and optimization of AR processes, including payment portals.
• Assistindeveloping and Improving collection strategies.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision coverage
• 15 days of PTO to start
• 12 paid holidays
• a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year
• company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• free parking
• flexible summer hours
• Meals and snacks are provided during the tax busy season
• “dress for your day” business casual environment based on daily schedules
• year-round flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees