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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$88K - $105K *

Elevate the future of Accounts Payable by leading transformation initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, and driving user adoption across global teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee daily accounting operations, enhance internal controls, and lead a dedicated team to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with various departments to drive continuous improvem...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the end-to-end Medi-Cal revenue cycle by designing workflows, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among clinical, billing, and finance teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$76K - $90K *

Drive financial integrity by leading general ledger activities, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $140K *

Contribute to payroll excellence by managing accurate processing for a multi-state law firm. This senior role ensures compliance, drives optimizations, and collaborates with teams to deliver insights...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $124K *

Optimize accounts payable operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Drive efficiency through technology, manage vendor relations, and support month-end close activiti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$107K - $117K *

Shape the future by leading complex sourcing and contract development initiatives. Collaborate with business units and serve as a subject matter expert to drive procurement goals and enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate healthcare revenue integrity by leading client engagements focused on optimizing revenue cycles, enhancing compliance, and driving financial performance through strategic recommendations and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead project scheduling efforts to enhance energy project execution. Manage baseline schedules, conduct analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and effective co...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project controls by monitoring schedules, managing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and support financial projections, enhancing project effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team in the financial sector, where you'll contribute to core accounting processes, engage in problem-solving, and drive improvements, while collaborating wi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project controls for critical water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance cost management, scheduling, and reporting...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Empower growth by ensuring financial accuracy, supporting monthly closing processes, and collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiencies in this dynamic accounting role...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of our accounting operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment. Play a k...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by driving strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with business partners to enhance decision-making and optimize revenue management while be...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive success by promoting innovative products to community practices and health systems. Build strong relationships with diverse medical accounts, ensuring education and support to meet customer need...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $125K *

Engage in project controls management for major initiatives, collaborating with project management teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Drive transparency and documentation f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $99K *

Lead the recovery of charged-off financial obligations by contacting members, negotiating repayment plans, and analyzing accounts for adverse actions while ensuring compliance with regulations and tra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $124K *

Optimize accounting operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring robust financial processes, compliance, and effective reporting. Drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced effici...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage in leading a dynamic team to enhance client relationships, drive service quality, and ensure retention and growth for key accounts, while collaborating across multiple business units to meet st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Drive financial accuracy and compliance by managing general ledgers, coordinating tax requests, and supporting audits. Collaborate across departments to prepare budgets and consolidate reports for mul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding client environments by monitoring and responding to security threats using Microsoft tools. You'll enhance detection capabilities and ensure 24/7 protectio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing revenue cycle management in healthcare. Lead billing and collections efforts, drive performance, and enhance processes while supporting a high-performing tea...

United StatesRemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in financial integrity, supporting management through accurate reporting, ledger maintenance, and compliance with GAAP. Engage in month-end activities and contribu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial accuracy by managing general ledger operations, facilitating month-end close processes, and enhancing reporting efficiency within regulatory guidelines. Contribute to continuous imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.