What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Hueman PE Talent Solutions?
A Hueman client is looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Lafayette, IN for a 6-month contract to provide critical short-term support during a period of elevated workload and process transition. This role will focus on stabilizing AR operations, improving cash application accuracy, and reducing past-due balances driven by recent system, banking, and resourcing changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily cash application activities, including resolving unapplied cash and reducing backlog
- Investigate and resolve past-due invoices, payment discrepancies, and deduction issues
- Coordinate with shared services (SSO), commercial teams, and plant locations to improve AR visibility and collections performance
- Assist in managing customer payment issues, including misdirected payments and banking-related discrepancies
- Provide manual processing support in the absence of automation tools and help improve data accuracy
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, accounting, or finance operations
- Strong attention to detail with experience in cash application and reconciliation
- Ability to manage high-volume, manual workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Preferred: Experience with SAP and GetPaid (or similar AR/collections systems)
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Work From HomeSalary : $25 - $35