We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a credit services organization in Bonita Springs, Florida on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys resolving account discrepancies, tracking incoming payments, and keeping receivables activity accurate and current. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to support daily cash activity, maintain reliable records in Sage100, and contribute to a collaborative accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review supplier-related account activity, investigate payment discrepancies, and reconcile balances to ensure records remain accurate<br>• Apply incoming payments, including ACH transactions, wire transfers, and live checks, within the Sage100 accounting system<br>• Use Excel to analyze unreconciled items, identify differences, and support timely resolution of outstanding issues<br>• Enter accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy and maintain organized financial data<br>• Provide day-to-day support to the accounts receivable function by assisting with cash application and related accounting tasks<br>• Serve as backup support for posting remittance files into Sage100 when needed<br>• Assist with backup processing for cost and fee uploads within the accounting system<br>• Prepare bank deposits and record check activity in alignment with internal procedures<br>• Take on additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support team priorities
<p>We’re partnering with a well-established organization in Bonita Springs that is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to support ongoing collection and credit activities. This is a <strong>long-term contract opportunity</strong> ideal for someone who excels at balancing <strong>customer communication, account analysis, and problem resolution</strong>.</p><p>This role plays a key part in protecting company cash flow by monitoring receivables, resolving discrepancies, and driving timely collections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date <strong>customer credit records</strong> to support effective decision-making</li><li>Assess customer creditworthiness using financial data and third-party reporting tools</li><li>Execute <strong>collections outreach</strong> on assigned accounts to drive prompt payment</li><li>Document all collection activity, communications, and follow-ups with consistency</li><li>Investigate and resolve <strong>billing discrepancies and disputed charges</strong></li><li>Reconcile account balances and payment activity to ensure accuracy</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for <strong>credit and payment inquiries</strong> from internal teams and customers</li><li>Identify and escalate <strong>delinquent accounts</strong> requiring additional collection action</li><li>Monitor for potential <strong>bad debt exposure</strong> and communicate risks proactively</li></ul>