Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Archdale, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Full-time, on-site
Salary: $46,000–$60,000 per year
About the Role
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts receivable, billing, customer service, or administrative experience who wants to grow their accounting skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Previous accounts receivable experience is helpful, but we’re open to candidates with transferable experience and a willingness to learn. A college degree is not required.
Responsibilities
Prepare and send accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
Apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, and credit card payments.
Review accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue balances by phone and email.
Process new customer credit applications and maintain accurate customer records.
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, and customer disputes.
Send customer statements and respond to billing and payment inquiries.
Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and month-end activities.
Provide backup accounts payable support, including entering vendor bills and matching invoices to purchase orders.
Maintain accurate financial records while supporting multiple business entities.
Qualifications
Experience in accounts receivable, accounting support, billing, data entry, customer service, or a related administrative role.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Professional communication skills and the ability to contact customers regarding past-due balances.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic pivot tables.
Ability to research discrepancies, solve problems, and follow issues through resolution.
Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently.
Adaptability and willingness to support a growing team.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous accounts receivable or collections experience.
Experience with Sage Intacct, Acumatica, or another accounting system or ERP.
Experience with manufacturing, construction, property management, or building-products billing.
Familiarity with lien waivers or contractor billing.
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