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3 results for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI
- Norton Shores, MI
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Michigan in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is well suited for someone who can manage day-to-day receivables work while also investigating payment discrepancies, resolving customer account issues, and maintaining strong follow-through. The ideal candidate brings experience with cash application, credit-related transactions, and customer portal activity, along with the judgment to research chargebacks and shortages thoroughly. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative accounting group and make an immediate impact on account accuracy and collections support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Apply incoming payments accurately through cash receipts, lockbox activity, ACH details, and related banking information.</p><p>• Prepare and process credit memos while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and properly recorded.</p><p>• Investigate account variances such as chargebacks, shortages, and deduction issues, and communicate with customers to obtain resolution.</p><p>• Review customer account activity across multiple portals and maintain current, accurate receivable records.</p><p>• Partner with internal accounting staff to support efficient accounts receivable operations and timely issue follow-up.</p><p>• Monitor open balances, assist with account cleanup efforts, and help reduce aging items through consistent outreach and research.</p><p>• Contribute to assigned customer account coverage as responsibilities are organized across the receivables function.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Kentwood, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the day-to-day credit and collections function for a wholesale distribution operation in Kentwood, Michigan. This role focuses on accurate cash application, account monitoring, and timely follow-up on outstanding balances while partnering with customers and internal teams to keep accounts in good standing. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a designated portfolio of customer accounts and maintain accurate records of receivable activity.<br>• Process daily incoming payments, including cash deposits, drafts, and credit card transactions, with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Apply receipts to customer balances and record related entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts.<br>• Evaluate customer credit exposure by monitoring limits, payment patterns, and aging trends.<br>• Approve or hold order release decisions based on credit standing and outstanding past-due amounts.<br>• Prepare and respond to credit reference inquiries and maintain supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with customers and sales contacts to address delinquent balances and accelerate payment resolution.<br>• Investigate billing or account discrepancies, resolve disputed items, and coordinate outside collection support when necessary.<br>• Track sales tax exemption documentation and process account credits when appropriate.<br>• Provide cross-functional support to other accounts receivable and finance team members and assist with additional duties as assigned.
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Muskegon, MI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 19 - 23 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations in Muskegon, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who brings practical experience in payables, receivables, and transactional accounting within a high-volume environment. The selected candidate will help keep records current, resolve account issues, and contribute to accurate month-end activities while working across internal teams and external contacts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage invoice intake, verify supporting details, and coordinate timely payment processing for accounts payable transactions.</p><p>• Record incoming payments, apply cash receipts accurately, and provide day-to-day support for accounts receivable functions.</p><p>• Compare account activity against vendor and customer records to identify and correct discrepancies.</p><p>• Investigate billing, invoice, and payment issues and follow through to resolution with the appropriate parties.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial files and ensure accounting documentation is complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.</p><p>• Assist with closing tasks by preparing reconciliations and supporting the review of account balances.</p><p>• Enter, update, and monitor accounting information within a large-scale enterprise software system.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to address questions related to account status and transaction details.</p>
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z