Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of customer receivables, including cash application, invoicing, collections, and credit evaluation. This role ensures accuracy in financial transactions and supports company cash flow and customer relationship objectives. The AR Specialist will work closely with cross-functional departments, including Sales and Operations, to maintain accurate financial records and uphold customer account health.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bank deposits, credit card transactions, and ACH payments.
• Apply payments accurately across multiple systems and platforms.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Deliver invoices promptly, including through customer portals.
• Perform proactive follow-ups via phone and email to collect past-due balances.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits and terms.
• Monitor customer payment trends and escalate potential risks to leadership.
• Collaborate with Sales and Leadership to align credit decisions with revenue goals.
• Support ongoing improvement and documentation of AR processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline AR functions.
• Assist in documenting workflows and adopting AR technologies.
• Maintain clear and accurate records in compliance with company policies.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Training will take place in the office every day for the first month. After that, there is a flexible hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, allowing the candidate to choose their preferred days. The position offers career growth and opportunities for promotion from within, an unlimited PTO policy, community impact with 2 paid volunteer days per year, and a charity match program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.