Join our team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist and play a key role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting timely collections, and maintaining healthy cash flow.
Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Bookeeping Collections Financial Reports Invoices @5 Star VA posted 2 weeks ago ShortlistJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Female
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Industry Finance
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Qualifications Associate
Job Description
About the Role:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports accurate and timely revenue invoicing, bank reconciliation, and accounts receivable and collections activities. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this role helps maintain accurate financial records and supports consistent cash flow through organized and proactive accounts receivable management.
The ideal candidate has strong math skills, excellent attention to detail, and proactive communication habits. Accounting experience is helpful, but candidates with strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged. The ability to ask questions early, communicate progress, and identify roadblocks is important for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process revenue invoices accurately and on time
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Manage accounts receivable records and maintain accurate account information
- Monitor outstanding balances and support collection activities
- Follow up on overdue accounts professionally and appropriately
- Research and resolve payment, invoicing, and account discrepancies
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Communicate proactively with the accounting team regarding progress, questions, and roadblocks
- Follow established accounting procedures and maintain data accuracy
- Spend approximately 0–25% of each shift handling phone-based communication
Qualifications & Skills
Important Skills:
- Strong mathematical and numerical skills
- Accounts receivable knowledge
- Revenue invoicing experience or aptitude
- Bank reconciliation skills
- Collections and payment follow-up skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proactive communication and follow-through
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer and technology skills
- Ability to learn new industry-specific software quickly
- Accounting experience is helpful; transferable skills are welcome
Ideal Personality & Mindset:
- Proactive and communicative
- Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
- Dependable and accountable
- Organized and methodical
- Comfortable asking questions early
- Transparent about progress and roadblocks
- Analytical and solutions-oriented
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Adaptable and willing to learn
- Collaborative and team-focused
Tools & Technologies
- Accounting and accounts receivable software
- Banking and reconciliation systems
- Invoicing and payment platforms
- Email and communication tools
- Industry-specific software
- Ability to quickly learn new industry-specific software
Skills requirements:
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Strategic thinker
- Writing and documentation skills
- Must be able to prioritize work
- Courteous and friendly
- Organized and has great attention to detail and quality assurance
- Ability to build trust
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Phone communication skills
- Other skills as required
Software requirement:
- Licensed OS
Hardware requirements:
- 5 MBPS or higher Internet (hardwired / not WIFI). If you don’t have 5 MBPS then you must agree to if selected.
- Private and quiet dedicated home office area
- Modern computer and operating system
- Back-ups in case of power or Telco interruptions
- Good headset and webcam (Preferably noise-canceling headset)
Work Schedule & Environment
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
- Remote work environment
- Primarily accounting and financial administration with limited phone communication
Compensation
- $5/hour.
- All raises and bonuses are at the discretion of the client.