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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$92K - $110K *

Transform financial operations by leading complex tax compliance and reporting initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance partnership accounting and compensation processes while driving automation...

Tsuut'ina, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Optimize financial processes by conducting complex tax compliance and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance partnership accounting and compensation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all fina...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Transform financial operations by leading complex tax compliance and reporting activities. Collaborate with teams to enhance partnership accounting and compensation processes while driving automation...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving tax compliance and reporting initiatives. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes, conduct research, and ensure accuracy in fin...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing financial processes in the oil and gas sector. This role involves managing monthly billing, account reconciliations, and collaborating across departments to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $148K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by analyzing complex cost data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and drive operational efficiency while ensur...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$53K - $108K *

Play a key role in optimizing billing operations by performing AR tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in invoicing, and supporting both internal and external audits while mentoring junior team mem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$53K - $108K *

Pioneer efficient billing processes by managing contract setups, audits, and reconciliations in a dynamic accounting environment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing essential accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting audit readiness. This role offers the chance to enhance financial workflows and c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $145K *

Elevate the financial operations of an organization by managing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, and contributing to audit readiness. Take ownership of financial processes and dr...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by managing the transaction lifecycle, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with internal teams to drive profitability and service excellence. Leverage your...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $142K *

Lead the financial analysis and reconciliation of diverse revenue streams, ensuring accuracy in billing and compliance. Collaborate across departments, mentor staff, and enhance financial reporting pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Transform the Record-to-Report function by providing strategic leadership, ensuring financial integrity, and driving operational excellence across diverse accounting services while fostering collabora...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $105K *

Advance your career by supporting technical accounting and financial reporting across a complex multi-entity structure. Collaborate with leadership to analyze transactions, prepare financial statement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial excellence by managing client portfolios, mentoring staff, and ensuring accuracy in accounting practices. Collaborate with professionals to deliver insightful reports and drive budg...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing client relationships and guiding a growing team in a dynamic environment. Leverage your accounting expertise to ensure accuracy and drive financial planning for high-ne...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Collaborate across departments to resolve issues, improve proce...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $129K *

Elevate your career by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and collaborating across departments to enhance financial accuracy and reporting. Drive process improve...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading the general ledger accounting for leases and prepaid expenses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and month-en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accurate monthly closes and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and support strategic decision-making in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Drive the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely billing and accurate revenue recognition while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial operations in a fast-paced environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the external financial reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring high-quality SEC compliance and providing strategic guidance on complex transactions. Lead a team while collaboratin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $111K *

Manage contract administration activities, focusing on reporting, database management, and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance and support timely execution of contract actions and modifi...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Manage contract administration activities, ensuring accurate records, reporting, and database integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and support timely execution of contract mod...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $157K *

Transform revenue accounting processes by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance order-to-cash efficiency in a high-growth envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.