Michigan Staffing
Accounts Receivable Specialist
We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This is a contract to permanent position offering the opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in collections, billing, and cash application processes, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of receivables management.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, billing, and cash application functions.
- Oversee and execute commercial collections to ensure timely payments from clients.
- Reconcile cash activities and maintain accurate financial records.
- Communicate with customers to address payment discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate billing and reporting.
- Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue payments and implement follow-up actions.
- Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports to track performance and trends.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations in all receivable activities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts receivable function.
- Proven experience in accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and cash applications.
- Strong knowledge of commercial collections practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in managing cash activities and reconciling accounts.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
- Ability to analyze accounts receivable data and generate actionable insights.
- Familiarity with relevant financial systems and software.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Requirements: