Demo

Accounts Receivable Specialist

A Hiring Company
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

Founded in 1898, Alter Trading Corporation is a worldwide leader in metal recycling for over 128 years. Alter Trading Corporation offers competitive salary and benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, a generous Paid-Time Off Policy, company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability as well as a generous 401(k) match. Come join our team!

 

Job Description/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of AR and AP, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible of maintaining the quality and accuracy of accounts receivable through assigned responsibilities. 

  • Identifies correct customers and invoices by interpreting various remittance advices, and applies wires, ACH’s, and checks to open invoices.
  • Identifies past due customers within policy guidelines, past due invoices, and subsequent collection of past due invoices by making external and/or internal contact and follow up.
  • Documents and communicates short payments and unapplied cash through established procedures and works with internal and external contacts to resolve.
  • Analyzes customer payments, researches unapplied cash, duplicate billings, and adjustments to correctly apply and clear open invoices.
  • Monitor customer credit limits and work effectively with other parties to adjust, analyze, communicate, and request new credit limits. 
  • Maintains divisional Accounts Receivable, including joint venture, distributor, railcar, and miscellaneous sales by analyzing and applying payments, and collecting/resolving open items through internal and/or external contacts.
  • Performs month end reconciliations and reports. 
  • Performs special projects requiring analysis of Accounts Receivable transactions.
  • Performs all other task and/or responsibilities as assigned, requested, or needed. 

Education/Experience:

  • 1-3 years of recent and relevant experience in accounts receivables and business collections, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Prefer an associate degree in business, accounting or related field. 
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication style.
  • Ability to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others. 
  • Proficient Outlook and intermediate Excel skills. 
  •  

     

    Compensation details: 24-26.5 Yearly Salary

    Salary.com Estimation for Accounts Receivable Specialist in St Louis, MO
    $44,829 to $55,555
    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Accounts Receivable Specialist?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Accounts Receivable Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,999 - $56,114
    Income Estimation: 
    $51,980 - $65,378
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,177 - $66,553
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,127 - $74,416
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at A Hiring Company

    • A Hiring Company Macon, GA
    • The Vice President of Institutional Advancement serves as the college's chief fundraising and external relations leader, responsible for developing and exe... more
    • Just Posted

    • A Hiring Company Austin, TX
    • The Hilton Austin Airport is looking for a talented Assistant Director of Finance to join our leadership team. The role is an ideal one for someone with ac... more
    • 1 Day Ago

    • A Hiring Company Albert, MN
    • Begin a rewarding career—join Thorne Crest Senior Living Community as a Dietary Aide, where your commitment and compassion will directly impact the lives o... more
    • 3 Days Ago

    • A Hiring Company Houston, TX
    • About the Role: The Accounting Supervisor in our Fire, Life & Safety industry plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the financial operations to e... more
    • 3 Days Ago


    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs in the St Louis, MO area that may be a better fit.

    • Charleston Gastroenterology Specialist P Summerville, SC
    • Charleston GI has been developing since 1989, our practice is the first and largest gastroenterology practice in the Lowcountry to operate a physician's pr... more
    • 10 Days Ago

    • ACS Air Conditioning Specialist Inc Covington, GA
    • Manager of Accounting Company: Air Conditioning Specialist, Inc., through its family of acquired brands, offers HVAC and plumbing services to residential a... more
    • 11 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!