Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Francisco - 100% on Site

Temp to hire

Pay $27-33/hour - DOE

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client to manage daily payment processing, cash application, and billing inquiries. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys steady, focused work and has extensive experience in AR. It is a standalone position within a supportive environment, best suited for a candidate who values stability and consistency over upward career movement.

The organization offers strong financial stability, excellent benefits, and a workplace known for long employee tenure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily collection and processing of customer payments, including:
  • Credit card transactions
  • Check deposits and application
  • Lockbox retrieval, verification, and upload
• Reconcile daily deposits across all payment channels
• Maintain accurate daily cash spreadsheets for bank reconciliation
• Monitor overdue invoices and follow up with customers
• Respond to billing and account inquiries via phone and email
• Work with internal teams and bank/IT contacts to resolve payment issues
• Prepare supporting documentation for refunds
• Generate weekly invoices for mailing
• Process required payments to state agencies
• Apply financial adjustments resulting from policy or account changes
• Scan and file AR/AP documents
• Assist with voids, uncashed checks, and escheat processes
• Run month-end reporting
• Support various daily accounting tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Strong skills in:
  • Customer service
  • Cash application
  • Lockbox processing
  • Credit card payment processing
• Experience with high-volume uploads; minimal manual entry
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and PivotTables required; macros not needed)
• Basic familiarity with insurance accounting is a plus but not required
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Experience in smaller organizations preferred (large-company backgrounds are not ideal)
• Degree not required

Work Style

• Focused, dependable, and highly accurate
• Comfortable working independently in an onsite role
• Willing to suggest improvements and streamline processes

Additional Details

• Position open due to a recent hire determining the role was not the right fit
• Single-round interview (1 hour via video call with leadership)
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Best suited for someone seeking a long-term, stable AR position
• Company has strong financial health, excellent benefits, and is known for high employee tenure