AR Specialist

Kforce•Columbia, MD

41d

About The Position

Kforce has a client that is seeking an AR Specialist in Columbia, MD. Responsibilities: Invoice Preparation & Processing: Generate, review, and send customer invoices in an accurate and timely manner Payment Tracking: Record incoming payments and apply them to customer accounts; reconcile discrepancies as needed Collections: Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances Customer Communication: Respond to customer billing inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly and professionally Account Reconciliation: Reconcile AR accounts, research variances, and ensure accuracy of financial data Credit Management: Assist in evaluating customer creditworthiness and setting credit limits when required Record Maintenance: Maintain organized and up-to-date AR files, documentation, and payment records Reporting: Prepare regular AR reports, including aging analysis, cash receipts forecasts, and collection status updates Compliance & Procedures: Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls Support Month-End: Assist with month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition checks and journal entries High School diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting roles

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting roles

Responsibilities

Invoice Preparation & Processing: Generate, review, and send customer invoices in an accurate and timely manner
Payment Tracking: Record incoming payments and apply them to customer accounts; reconcile discrepancies as needed
Collections: Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances
Customer Communication: Respond to customer billing inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly and professionally
Account Reconciliation: Reconcile AR accounts, research variances, and ensure accuracy of financial data
Credit Management: Assist in evaluating customer creditworthiness and setting credit limits when required
Record Maintenance: Maintain organized and up-to-date AR files, documentation, and payment records
Reporting: Prepare regular AR reports, including aging analysis, cash receipts forecasts, and collection status updates
Compliance & Procedures: Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
Support Month-End: Assist with month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition checks and journal entries