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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$95K - $110K *

Shape your career by managing claims and disputes on a major subway project. Collaborate with diverse teams to assess risks, prepare documentation, and support resolution strategies, ensuring complian...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $132K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth through strategic account management and relationship building in the commercial HVAC and plumbing sectors. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solut...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $102K *

Shape the future of warehouse operations by designing and optimizing layouts to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and drive continuous impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Analyze financial activities and support contract management for a dynamic program team, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive project success thr...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing Accounts Payable operations while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strong internal controls in a fast-paced financial environment, supervising a skilled team and enhanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine revenue cycle management by leading charge capture, coding, and billing teams across a multi-state clinic network. Ensure accurate coding, timely billing, and effective AR recovery while sta...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the Revenue Cycle Management team, overseeing billing processes, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while driving operational efficiency and financial...

Yesterday

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project controls by tracking costs, schedules, and performance metrics across large capital construction projects, ensuring transparency and effective forecasting for suc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial operations by leading Accounts Payable and Receivable teams, ensuring efficient, compliant processes. Drive continuous improvement and support enterprise initiatives while managing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Empower financial accuracy by leading accounting operations, managing close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and mentoring team members to enhance efficiency and decision-making within a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial operations by leading month-end close, ensuring accurate reporting, and managing a dynamic accounting team. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and drive compliance ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in accurate revenue accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize billing processes and enhance financial controls w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $109K *

Champion centralized cash management by reconciling accounts, resolving variances, and ensuring accurate cash transactions while collaborating across departments to enhance processes and support audit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by implementing cost control systems for large-scale EPC projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze performance, prepare forecasts, and support change management, ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $177K *

Join a team that's redefining accounting excellence by ensuring compliant revenue recognition, improving cross-department financial reporting, and driving process enhancements in a dynamic, fast-paced...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $124K *

Optimize financial operations by leading accounts payable and receivable teams, ensuring accurate transaction processing, collections, and reporting. Foster collaboration across departments to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $112K *

Unlock potential by managing complex billing processes and leading a team to ensure accurate invoicing and exceptional customer service. Collaborate across departments to drive efficiency and implemen...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K *

Drive financial accuracy by managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring clean records, and supporting reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial accuracy and reporting as a Senior Accountant. Engage in daily operations, month-end close, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial reporting excellence and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, resolve complex IFRS issues, and deliver accurate fi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Lead accounting operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Manage month-end and year-end closes, and support financial reporting while driving process improvements and a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a dynamic team, enhance technical rigor, and streamline financial processes. Drive month-end closes, supervise staff, and ensure compliance while fostering collab...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex billing and collections processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cash flow and resolve disputes while leading a team of specialists in a dynamic en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $89K *

Support payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and data integrity across HRIS systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll execution and maintain strong...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial management and project oversight. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure compliance, analyze costs, and track budgets while fostering strong relationship...

Kincardine, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.