Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, and helping ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving account issues, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, ensuring customer balances and account records remain accurate and current.
• Post and reconcile incoming payments by reviewing remittance details, cash receipts, and related account activity.
• Conduct commercial collections outreach to follow up on past-due invoices and encourage timely payment from business customers.
• Prepare and process billing transactions while verifying that invoices are complete, accurate, and aligned with supporting documentation.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Monitor aging reports and account trends to identify risks, prioritize collection efforts, and support consistent cash flow.
• Maintain detailed documentation of payment activity, collection efforts, and account adjustments for audit and reporting purposes.• Experience working in accounts receivable with hands-on responsibility for billing, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
• Practical knowledge of cash application processes, including matching receipts to open invoices and resolving exceptions.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate professionally with business customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Familiarity with billing functions and cash activity tracking within an accounting or finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial records, payment data, and customer account information.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on open receivable items.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables analysis and reporting.