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.

Find Accounts Receivable Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Search Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities from employers seeking experienced finance and accounting professionals. Review role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation information to identify positions that fit your expertise and next career move.

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$100K - $120K *

Manage end-to-end B2B enterprise sales, driving new-client acquisition and upselling existing accounts. Collaborate with senior managers to oversee the sales pipeline and bring deals to closure, ensur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $118K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing payroll and accounting operations through diligent management, attention to detail, and effective collaboration, ensuring timely and accurate processing with...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive month-end close and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with Treasury and Tax teams while overseeing OneStream and JDE governance to enhance efficiency a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial oversight and planning for a healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Collaborate with department leaders on budgets and forecasts, analyze performance, and support strategic...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Optimize compliance processes and reporting for debt obligations, ensuring adherence to financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage risks and enhance reporting integrity in a dynami...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform compliance monitoring by ensuring adherence to debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accurate reports and insights, enhancing financial integrity...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance compliance processes in a dynamic fin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance processes in a dynamic environment fo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and risk management. In this role, you'll support Instruction Capture processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Innovate by leading global Credit & Collections operations, driving cash performance, and managing customer credit risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $100K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing financial reporting accuracy while collaborating across teams to optimize proces...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to optimize our revenue operations by diving deep into pipeline analysis and building robust systems that streamline sales processes, ensuring data accuracy and team accountability acr...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing billing and collections operations, ensuring timely resolution of overdue invoices. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes for sustainable growth and improve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of financial operations by managing core accounting tasks, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting mergers and acquisitions. This role is perfect for those ready to take owner...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management across diverse indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance while driving cost...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across diverse indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement proces...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management to optimize procurement across multiple indirect spend categories. Collaborate with stakeholders to align purchasing needs with firm policies and enhan...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Execute month-end close processes and complex reconciliations while supporting accounts payable. Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits, ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Support the administration of contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Manage negotiations, reviews, and changes while collaborating with internal teams and customers to resolve i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $162K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with R&D and product teams to shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive data-driven d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $162K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product design and sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationshi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic accounting team focused on accurate financial reporting and operational analysis. Contribute to month-end close processes and drive improvements in a fast-pace...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining billing solutions in the legal sector. Leverage your expertise in law firm financial operations to support sales efforts, conduct client demos, and enhance our innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance and profitability while developing strategic plans that support program success in a dynamic, innovative environment. Your exper...

Manassas, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $115K *

Contribute to financial excellence by preparing and analyzing reconciliations for cash and balance sheet accounts. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance processes, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.