Accounting Specialist - AR, Billing & Collections

Location: Greater Phoenix, AZ | Onsite
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $26.00-$31.00/hour

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a client in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. This role is responsible for managing commercial accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, credit administration, and month-end accounting activities while partnering cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting and customer account management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial accounts receivable portfolio, monitor outstanding balances, and perform collection activities.

• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and support credit limit and payment term decisions.

• Process customer invoices, credit memos, returns (RMAs), and other billing transactions.

• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and timely.

• Maintain customer accounts within ERP systems and customer billing portals.

• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns.

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.

• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

• Partner with Customer Service and internal departments to resolve account discrepancies, establish tax setups, and manage credit terms.

• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports as requested.

• Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 3+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.

• Experience with commercial collections, billing, cash application, and credit administration.

• Experience performing month-end accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.

• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of multi-state sales tax regulations preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Why Candidates Like This Role

• Stable, growing manufacturing company with long employee tenure.

• Collaborative accounting team with direct exposure to the Controller.

• Opportunity to expand expertise across billing, collections, credit, and month-end accounting.

• High-impact role supporting critical accounting operations and corporate reporting.

Additional Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

• Work Environment: 100% onsite

• Benefits: Benefits available upon eligibility

• Travel Requirements: None