Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: St. Louis, MO

Position Overview
We are partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity.

This position will play an important role within the accounting team, with responsibility for daily cash activity, payment processing, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable reporting, and customer account support. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, solid accounting fundamentals, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily updates related to customer cash flow and cash activity.
• Process and accurately record customer and non-customer payments.
• Record bank transfers and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries for daily outgoing transactions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor unapplied customer payments and ensure payments are appropriately researched and applied.
• Prepare and distribute daily accounts receivable reports.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances through week-over-week comparisons and other tracking and reporting tools.
• Assist with customer onboarding and ensure required account information is accurately established and maintained.
• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond professionally and timely to customer inquiries regarding accounts, payments, balances, and related matters.
• Prepare and provide customer statements upon request.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with members of the broader accounting and finance team to resolve payment and account discrepancies.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable team as needed.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, accounting, or a related financial operations role.
• Hands-on experience processing customer payments and reconciling bank activity.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timely completion of work.
• Ability to research discrepancies and independently follow transactions through resolution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple daily priorities and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other areas of the organization.