What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Arkansas Talent Group?
Arkansas Talent Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity with a family-owned, Arkansas-based distribution company in Little Rock, AR . This full-time, day-shift accounting role offers a welcoming, family-oriented culture, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow into a long-term position.
Position Summary
In this role, you will compute, classify, record, and verify financial data to support accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with invoices, payments, and customer-facing accounting questions. Experience with sales tax processes in Arkansas and surrounding states is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile and organize invoices, checks, tax exemption certificates, and lien waivers.
- Verify, post, and reconcile business transactions, including funds received and disbursed.
- Process credit and debit memos for invoice corrections as needed.
- Research and resolve payment issues raised by vendors or purchasing agents.
- Enter data into financial systems according to company procedures.
- Respond professionally to questions from employees, vendors, clients, and customers.
- Support accurate accounting processes and assist with related administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Clear and respectful written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Office 365.
- Sales tax knowledge for Arkansas and surrounding states is a plus.
For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Sam Swensen at sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com
Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.