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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$95K - $115K *

Manage accounting operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and support strategic initiatives in a hyb...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $128K *

Empower procurement excellence by executing key activities for defense and aerospace programs, including supplier selection, pricing analysis, and purchase order management while ensuring compliance w...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading cash accounting and bank reconciliations across multiple North American entities. Drive process standardization and automation while supporting corporate income tax acti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $90K *

Transform cash accounting and reconciliation processes across multiple North American bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while driving automation and standardization in a collaborative en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Champion the production accounting process by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and support operational objective...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize lease and fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive financial governance, enhance reporting accuracy, and support stra...

3 weeks ago

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

$82K - $86K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive accounting functions across multiple terminals. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive key accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and process efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal for proactive individuals ready to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in payroll accounting operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing, benefits reconciliation, and retirement plan administration while supporting seamless pay cycl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving financial accuracy and collaboration across teams. Support the Plant Controller in consolidating financial metrics, managing assets, and delivering timely reports to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $167K *

Transform your career by leading revenue accounting and billing operations. Oversee the order-to-cash cycle, drive process improvements, and manage a team to enhance financial reporting and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $93K *

Transform operational accounting processes by leading workstreams, ensuring quality deliverables, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance accuracy and compliance while mentoring juni...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing high-severity Property claims, ensuring compliance and technical oversight while driving continuous improvement in processes and customer service. Collaborate with internal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance, and maintaining quality standards. You'll lead project representatives, manage documentation, and facilitate comm...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $105K *

Transform the deal lifecycle by leading contract management and RFP responses, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams while enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Drive the establishme...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, delivering innovative solutions on the Salesforce nCino platform while driving banking workflows and user acceptance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $130K *

Join a team that shapes the future of revenue recognition by ensuring accurate, timely revenue reporting across diverse contracts. Utilize your expertise to bridge teams and optimize processes within...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Transform financial accuracy as an Experienced Staff Accountant, driving month-end closes, reconciliations, and audits while collaborating globally. Enhance your skills in a tech-enabled environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $189K *

Transform your career by driving sales success within the US Federal Government sector. Build trusted relationships, strategize account plans, and exceed quotas while collaborating with a dynamic team...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting operations, enhancing reporting, and fostering collaboration across teams. Leverage your expertise to streamline processes and support strategic dec...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate corporate accounting by managing month-end close, financial reporting, and audits. Drive process improvements, oversee banking activities, and ensure compliance while collaborating with teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive accuracy and efficiency in treasury and accounting operations, collaborating across teams to ensure proper financial reporting, reconcile transactions, and support strategic initiatives through...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts receivable processes by building and maintaining complex spreadsheet models, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve billing disc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial accuracy and compliance as a Senior Accountant. Lead month-end close, maintain internal controls, and support auditors while refining processes. Ideal for proactive self-starters seeki...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $151K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by overseeing daily management of multifaceted construction projects. Ensure compliance with standards, optimize performance, and foster seamless communicati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.