AR/Collections Specialist

Kforce Inc.

Providence, RI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$32
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Aging Analysis, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cash Applications, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Journal Entries, Legal, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reconciliation, Reinsurance, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Team Player, Time Management, Treasury
LOCATION
Providence, RI
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce has a client in the Providence area seeking an AR/Collections Specialist to join their accounting operations team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers strong exposure to reinsurance accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a complex financial environment. Responsibilities:
  • Manage the follow-up and collection of outstanding balances, ensuring timely resolution
  • Investigate billing or payment discrepancies and partner with internal teams and external parties to resolve issues
  • Distribute invoices, statements, and supporting documentation to facilitate collections
  • Perform cash application, account reconciliations, and support accurate financial reporting
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities
  • Compile reporting such as aging analyses to provide visibility into outstanding balances
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, claims, treasury, and other internal groups, while also maintaining relationships with external partners
  • Support process improvements, system enhancements, and ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar function
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial processes
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial/ERP systems
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach
  • Comfortable working in a structured, deadline-driven environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/