Accounts Receivable Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a key part in managing billing processes, handling cash applications, and ensuring timely collections. This position offers an opportunity to work with financial systems and contribute to the efficiency of our accounts receivable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring adherence to company policies.<br>• Manage commercial collections and follow up on outstanding payments to maintain cash flow.<br>• Process and reconcile cash applications, ensuring proper allocation of payments.<br>• Utilize NetSuite and Salesforce systems to maintain and update financial records.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve issues.<br>• Generate financial reports and summaries using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable activity and ensure timely processing of transactions.<br>• Implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounts receivable function.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate documentation for all billing and collections processes.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, billing, and cash applications.<br>• Proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite and Salesforce.<br>• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and analyze pivot tables.<br>• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for managing client relationships.<br>• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Familiarity with commercial collections processes and best practices.<br>• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred but not required.
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- Boston, MA
- remote
- Temporary
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21.38 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a key part in managing billing processes, handling cash applications, and ensuring timely collections. This position offers an opportunity to work with financial systems and contribute to the efficiency of our accounts receivable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring adherence to company policies.<br>• Manage commercial collections and follow up on outstanding payments to maintain cash flow.<br>• Process and reconcile cash applications, ensuring proper allocation of payments.<br>• Utilize NetSuite and Salesforce systems to maintain and update financial records.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve issues.<br>• Generate financial reports and summaries using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable activity and ensure timely processing of transactions.<br>• Implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounts receivable function.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate documentation for all billing and collections processes.
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