Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate financial records. Your expertise will support our organization’s financial health and compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in accounting software, financial analysis, and customer service will drive success.

Duties

• Manage the entire accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up with clients or customers to ensure timely payments through effective negotiation and communication.
• Perform detailed account analysis to identify discrepancies, resolve billing issues, and ensure adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance.
• Reconcile accounts regularly to verify accuracy of debits & credits, journal entries, and other financial transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as medical billing, governmental accounting, or non-profit accounting to support revenue cycle management and ensure proper CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology application.
• Conduct account analysis and prepare reports on receivables status for management review.
• Assist with month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries related to accounts receivable and revenue recognition.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries via phone or email while maintaining professional phone etiquette.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts receivable functions within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and revenue cycle management.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with medical collection processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance standards and GAAP guidelines for accurate financial reporting.
• Excellent analysis skills with attention to detail for data entry, account analysis, and journal entries.
• Ability to perform 10 key typing accurately and efficiently; strong math skills are essential.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding systems, CPT coding procedures, and medical terminology preferred for healthcare-related roles.
• Strong negotiation skills combined with effective phone etiquette for collections calls and client interactions.
• Experience working with governmental or non-profit accounting standards is advantageous. Join us in a role where your expertise in financial software, technical accounting principles, and customer service will make a meaningful impact! We value energetic professionals who are eager to grow their careers while supporting our organization’s financial integrity through meticulous account management and analysis.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote