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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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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$110K - $130K *

Own and automate revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while partnering with multiple finance teams to streamline processes and enhance audit readiness in a dynamic, fast-paced environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality accounting solutions, guiding teams with your expertise in GAAP and tax regulations. Enhance internal processes and mentor staff while ensuring compliance an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $95K *

Empower financial excellence by managing accounts payable, budgets, and reporting. Collaborate across units to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations while supporting internal and exte...

Today

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

$71K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial management excellence, overseeing accounts payable, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial op...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic accounting leadership team to oversee financial operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and support s...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with engineering teams to optimize cloud costs and enhance financial operations. This role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across time zones, focusing on proactive cost mana...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive cloud cost optimization and management as a Senior FinOps Analyst, collaborating with engineering teams to analyze spending, forecast costs, and deliver actionable insights while covering APAC b...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

Launch your career in fintech sales by driving lead generation, client engagement, and sales support. Collaborate closely with Senior Account Executives while developing expertise in our innovative fi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of accounts payable by leading a team, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance. Drive improvements, strengthen vendor relationships, and enhance processes within a fast-paced fi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join us to build and lead the accounting function from scratch, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting, and processes for a scaling hardware business while collaborating across departments t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our accounting processes and financial accuracy. Work closely with senior leadership while managing complex month-end closings and consolidating financial statements acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $109K *

Unlock the potential of revenue cycle management by overseeing billing, payment posting, and insurance claims for multiple surgery centers, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while driving...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $126K *

Support financial operations by analyzing and reporting on manufacturing performance, assisting in month-end processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall financial heal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial consolidation processes and reporting accuracy across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with ASPE standards. Contribute to transformative projects by enhancing reporting tools and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver accurate financial consolidation and reporting while transforming processes to an EPM solution. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and streamline operations, ensuring timely and pr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Transform financial operations by ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support month-end close processes and maintain financial integrity in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of site reliability engineering. Leverage your skills in automation, cloud technologies, and CI/CD practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Optimize the billing lifecycle for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and accuracy in invoicing. Collaborate with attorneys and clients to resolve discrepancies and enha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Empower the billing process for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Manage invoicing, resolve discrepancies, and enhance billing wor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to financial integrity through accurate accounting, reporting, and process improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance with GAAP. Lead efforts in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$74K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring financial integrity through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration. Leverage your accounting expertise to support audits, guide departments, and enhan...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure financial integrity through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration across departments. Leverage your expertise in accounting to support audits, grant management...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing SAP Order to Cash solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and support processes in SAP S/4HANA and Global Trade, ensuring alignment with business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee revenue cycle operations, ensuring accurate billing and compliance. Drive improvements in cash flow and operational efficiency while mentoring staff and enhancing depart...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by overseeing essential accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracting regulations. Leverage your expertise in financial reporting, general l...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.