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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$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

$77K - $126K *

Drive financial excellence by managing SEC reporting, technical accounting, and M&A due diligence. Lead a team while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and mentoring junior accountants in a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K *

Lead the charge in enhancing procurement governance and compliance. Drive policy development, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and deliver insightful analysis to strengthen compliance and sound prac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee accounts payable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments. Lead a dedicated team, drive process improvements, and maintain strong vendor relati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join our team as a Project Accountant, where you will manage project cost records and support operations with financial insights, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and project d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your accounting expertise to enhance financial reporting, streamline processes, and drive improvements in a fully remote environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$87K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial reporting and analytics. As a Senior Accounting Associate, you'll manage diverse priorities, engage in corporate projects, and collaborate across dep...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $100K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on accounting, reporting, and analytics. Engage in cross-functional projects, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to financial performance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $110K *

Empower financial excellence by managing accounting, reporting, and analytics. Collaborate across teams to drive process improvements and support corporate projects while ensuring compliance and timel...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $122K *

Optimize global accounting operations by executing core activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborating with international teams to drive process improvements and compliance wi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in closing sales and winning new business within a defined territory. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored HR solutions, manage multiple sales processes, and cultivate lasting...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive new business growth by executing a strategic sales approach within a defined territory. Leverage consultative selling to address client needs and enhance employee experiences using industry-lead...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of end-to-end accounts payable for data center projects, leading a small team. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance in a h...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing project financials, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and collaborating with teams to drive project success through detailed analysis and organization...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $100K *

Help us ensure project financial health by preparing and analyzing data, collaborating with teams, and driving insightful reporting to support project success and accuracy in financial operations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring financial compliance and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $103K *

Deliver exceptional billing support by managing client invoices, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with legal teams. Utilize analytical skills to enhance billing accuracy and efficiency for optim...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $140K *

Drive the resolution of complex commercial liability claims while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Leverage your expertise to manage high-exposure cases, ensuring compliance an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $130K *

Analyze high-exposure transportation claims across the U.S., ensuring effective defense and indemnity obligations. Collaborate with insureds and counsel, manage reserves, and represent interests at se...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Transform healthcare engagement by driving commercial performance and building strong relationships with providers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join us to support accurate financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic public company. Manage general ledger activities, month-end closes, and audits while collaborating across teams to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leading the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate execution of complex processes, and driving improvements across the accounts payable lifecycle whi...

2 weeks ago

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

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.