Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounting & Finance

$ 20.25 / Hour
location_onRoanoke, Virginia
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Adecco is assisting a major client in their search for a Remote Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a contract opportunity, offering weekly pay and a chance to expand your experience. If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, and you meet the qualifications listed below, apply now!

 

What’s in this position for you?  

  • Pay: $20.25/hr

  • Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)

  • Weekly Paycheck

 

Job Description:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing all facets of accounts receivable relationships with an assigned portfolio of commercial customers. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the timely and profitable collection of accounts receivable for customers by maintaining constant open lines of communication between customers and sales while maintaining favorable customer relations.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Portfolio management of accounts; collect accounts receivable monies by analyzing open balances and taking appropriate action to contact customers; meet or exceed assigned DSO and past due invoice goals.

  • Solve problems through account reconciliation and the coordination for the correction of billing or cash application errors.

  • Resolve customer claims and disputed items while providing feedback to those processes to prevent similar errors in the future.

  • Understand when, to whom and how to escalate issues to drive resolution and place accounts on credit hold as necessary.

  • Support department productivity goals managing incoming phone calls, chat, and email correspondence (Cases) as needed during peak volumes.

  • Communicate with Field Operations and Commercial Sales Teams regarding account and portfolio status.

  

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:

  • High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree Preferred

  • 2+ years’ experience in a credit and collections or customer facing role

  • Understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and various business software systems as needed

  • Effective collections, issue resolution, deduction management, and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work with customers in sometimes difficult and confrontational situations

  • Good interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning abilities

 

 

IMPORTANT: This job is being recruited for by Adecco’s National Recruitment Center, not your local Adecco Branch Office. To be considered for this position, you must use the “Apply with Adecco” button to submit your resume. 

 



Pay Details: $20.25 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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