Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist with commercial collections experience for a long-term temporary opportunity in the Columbia, SC area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting and collections professional who is comfortable working directly with business customers to resolve past-due balances, research account issues, and support healthy cash flow.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a professional, team-oriented environment where accuracy, follow-through, and customer communication are valued. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with internal departments and commercial customers, making this a strong fit for someone who enjoys problem-solving, organized account management, and contributing to a reliable accounting operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a portfolio of commercial customer accounts and outstanding receivables.
- Contact business customers regarding past-due invoices, outstanding balances, and payment status.
- Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and maintain accurate account notes.
- Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
- Negotiate payment arrangements when appropriate and escalate severely delinquent accounts as needed.
- Apply and post customer payments accurately while reconciling accounts and supporting internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Employment Type: Long-term temporary.
- Location: Columbia, SC area.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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