Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a contract assignment based in Stratham, New Hampshire. This Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate receivables activity, applying incoming payments, supporting invoicing workflows, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing billing and cash activity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records to support timely payment collection.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile cash activity with internal financial records.
• Monitor open balances, communicate with commercial customers regarding overdue accounts, and help resolve payment issues promptly.
• Review accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and investigate discrepancies related to billing or posted payments.
• Prepare routine receivables updates and assist with reporting on account status, collection activity, and cash application results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address invoice questions, support account corrections, and improve payment processing efficiency.• Experience handling accounts receivable activities in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Working knowledge of cash application processes, billing operations, and account reconciliation.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively regarding outstanding balances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing financial transactions and account records.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a contract assignment.