What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at The Third Group?
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the day to day AR function, ensuring timely and accurate billing, collections, and cash application. This role is well suited for an organized accounting professional who enjoys working cross functionally and driving process to resolution.
Responsibilities
- Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on schedule, ensuring billing aligns with contract terms and internal records.
- Apply incoming payments to customer accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies between payments received and invoices outstanding.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging, proactively following up on past due balances and coordinating collection efforts with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Reconcile AR sub ledger to the general ledger monthly, investigating and correcting any variances.
- Maintain accurate customer account records, process credit memos and adjustments as needed, and respond to customer billing inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
- Partner with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing disputes and support a smooth order to cash process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- One to three years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting or ERP software (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
- Clear communicator who is comfortable interfacing with customers and internal teams to resolve outstanding issues.