Accounts Receivable Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (Performance-based conversion, targeted at ~3 months)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support high-volume AR operations for a retail and wholesale-focused organization. This is an onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for permanent conversion based on performance. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on AR experience, strong Excel skills, and comfort working in fast-paced, data-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable processes, including billing, cash application, payment posting, and collections
• Perform B2B collections, including daily outbound calls and follow-ups on high-volume aging reports
• Handle EDI billing and resolve billing discrepancies
• Apply and reconcile customer payments, including resolving unapplied cash
• Prepare and maintain detailed AR reports for internal stakeholders
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Research and resolve chargebacks, short pays, and customer deductions
• Support month-end close activities related to AR
• Maintain accurate records through data entry and system updates
• Collaborate with internal teams and escalate issues as needed

Top Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, including collections and cash applications
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP required)
  • Excel skills will be tested as part of the interview process
• High-volume data entry accuracy and efficiency
• Experience working with retail and wholesale customers (Walgreens exposure is a strong plus)
• Comfort using multiple online accounting and billing systems
• Experience with EDI billing preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines