Accounts Receivable Specialist Jobs

Explore Accounts Receivable Specialist opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage customer billing, payments, collections, and account reconciliations. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find high-level opportunities that match your skills and career goals.

What Does an Accounts Receivable Specialist Do?

Accounts Receivable Specialists help maintain accurate financial records and healthy cash flow. Typical responsibilities include preparing invoices, applying customer payments, resolving billing discrepancies, reconciling accounts, monitoring aging reports, and following up on overdue balances. Depending on the employer and seniority of the role, specialists may also support credit reviews, process improvements, reporting, and coordination with sales, finance, and customer service teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with accounts receivable processes, invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and accounting systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Strong candidates bring attention to detail, analytical thinking, clear communication, customer-service skills, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. Advanced spreadsheet skills and familiarity with financial controls can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Accounts Receivable Specialist job titles and responsibilities vary by company, industry, and level of experience. Senior or specialized positions may involve complex portfolios, high-volume transactions, team leadership, or ownership of process improvements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; compensation and requirements vary by employer and location, so review each listing for details.

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$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform billing operations by configuring and supporting the Epic Professional Billing application, ensuring compliance and efficiency across a national network. Collaborate with stakeholders to opt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by establishing and leading the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate visibility into inventory and COGS while supporting scalable production operations across multiple teams in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Infrastructure Debt accounting landscape by leading process improvements, managing key client relationships, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing our accounting function in this vital role. Manage global close processes, drive process improvements, and support audit readiness in a high-growth, mission-driven t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Champion the future of government contract accounting by managing accounts payable, payroll, and compliance. Lead a team while ensuring adherence to FAR and DCAA requirements, and drive financial accu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of real estate finance by coordinating financial activities across diverse projects, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving strategic financial insights to supp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Contribute to monthly and annual close processes while ensuring adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic insights to clients. Drive operational efficiency and foster a collaborative environment while ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing project billing and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely client invoicing. Collaborate with Project Managers and the accounting team in a fast-paced environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $120K *

Champion the collection process by managing attorney portfolios, ensuring timely invoice resolution, and enhancing cash flow through effective communication and negotiation strategies with clients and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts receivable and collections for a portfolio of legal clients, enhancing cash flow through effective communication, negotiation, and relationship management with a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $120K *

Drive the success of accounts receivable processes by managing collections for a portfolio of legal accounts, collaborating with clients and attorneys to ensure timely payments and effective resolutio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $96K *

Champion the accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments and travel processes while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with policies. Drive efficiency in accounts payable operations and foster s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Join us to lead payroll operations across Canada, the U.S., and globally. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while collaborating w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers and drive commercial performance in a defined territory. Build strong relationships, support product launches, and ensure patient access to innovative therapies while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and building relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Analyze and oversee daily treasury operations, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting of commercial card activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enhance proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers, building relationships, and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure pat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and optimizing patient access to innovative therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance custome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Unlock efficiency in billing operations by managing cross-functional collaborations, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness while fostering customer trust. Your expertise will guide continuous improveme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and optimizing patient access to innovative therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to drive commercial performance and enhance patient access through strong relationships with healthcare providers. Leverage your expertise to support product launches and optimize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of professional tax solutions through outbound engagement, building relationships, and aligning with stakeholders to maximize value and meet sales quotas in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $128K *

Lead the charge in managing financial processes for Accounts Receivable and Collections, ensuring compliance and accuracy in billing, reporting, and month-end close while mentoring staff and driving d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Accounts Receivable Specialist do?question toggle

    An Accounts Receivable Specialist manages billing and incoming payments, applies cash, reconciles customer accounts, investigates discrepancies, monitors past-due balances, and supports collections and financial reporting.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for accounts receivable or accounting experience, familiarity with invoicing and collections, proficiency with accounting or ERP software, spreadsheet skills, and strong attention to detail and communication.

  • What skills are important for an Accounts Receivable Specialist?question toggle

    Key skills include account reconciliation, cash application, collections, analytical problem-solving, accuracy, organization, customer communication, and the ability to manage deadlines.

  • How much do Accounts Receivable Specialists earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and job scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details and qualifications.

  • Where can I find Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Accounts Receivable Specialist opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each job listing for responsibilities, location, and compensation.