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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$150K - $200K *

Drive technical accounting excellence by leading compliance with SAP, GAAP, and IFRS standards. Engage with investment teams and clients to navigate complex accounting matters and regulatory changes...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the collections landscape by leading a dedicated team, optimizing processes, and ensuring effective credit management while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance financial performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Analyze customer accounts to optimize cash flow, ensure timely payments, and resolve discrepancies while supporting cross-functional partners to foster strong relationships and minimize financial risk...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading Accounts Receivable operations, driving cash collection performance, and enhancing financial controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer the automation of accounts receivable processes, enhancing invoicing, collections, and cash reconciliation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust backend syste...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build automated accounts receivable systems, enhancing payment matching and financial workflows. Own projects from inception to launch, ensuring accuracy and reliabil...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $147K *

Drive operational excellence by connecting financial strategy with global execution. Lead AI automation and enhance AR processes while ensuring compliance and governance across cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $147K *

Join a team that's transforming financial operations through AI and automation. You'll bridge strategy and execution, enhancing global workflows and driving efficiency in Accounts Receivable while ens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $147K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial operations by bridging strategy and execution, enhancing global workflows, and embedding AI automation to optimize the Order-to-Cash process and drive efficie...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Advance financial operations by managing accounts receivable and payable functions. Collaborate with families and vendors to ensure accurate billing and payments while maintaining detailed records and...

2 weeks ago

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

$87K - $101K *

Transform financial processes by supporting accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing, and maintaining vendor relationships. Contribute to a collaborative environment that values...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee multi-state sales tax compliance and assist treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Work directly with leadership while engaging broadly in financ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing applications in procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and report-to-report processes. Collaborate globally to deliver high-quality solutions and support for Oracle E...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $128K *

Advance your career by managing financial processes for Accounts Receivable and Collections. Lead a team, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency in billing and reporting while supporting organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $145K *

Elevate customer success by managing and expanding a portfolio of complex, multi-entity accounts. Collaborate with finance and IT leaders to drive digital transformation and enhance adoption of paymen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success and growth by managing a portfolio of complex accounts, collaborating with finance and IT leaders to enhance digital transformation and optimize payment sol...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize customer relations and collections processes, ensuring timely payments and high satisfaction. Drive performance metrics while managing accounts receivable and fostering...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing patient revenue cycle operations, enhancing financial performance, and ensuring compliance while developing team capabilities to drive superior outcomes across healthcare...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of sports engagement by managing the complete life-cycle of sales contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, while demonstrating strong de...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing the full lifecycle of sales contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft and tailor agreements that align with business objectives while ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of finance by optimizing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting accuracy. Join a dynamic team to drive efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced environmen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by leading revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and collaborating across departments to enhance financial operations in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic accounting team focused on GAAP compliance and financial oversight. This hands-on role offers exposure to multi-entity accounting and self-funded insurance ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to best-in-class revenue recognition processes as a subject matter expert. Partner with finance, sales, and operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with ASC 606...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of billing and collections by leading innovative practices, managing team efforts, and enhancing processes to ensure optimal revenue generation within the firm's finance department...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.