Accounts Receivable Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Grand Rapids, MI
We've partnered with a growing organization that's looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a great opportunity with a local Grand Rapids company that will allow you to grow in your career while learning new skills along the way. The ideal candidate will be self motivative, have a passion for learning and wants to add more financial and analytical skills to their experience. If you're seeking a positive and encouraging environment, this opportunity will be a great fit for you!

Accounts Receivable Specialist Responsibilities

  • Process accounts receivable transactions, including cash application and invoice generation
  • Follow up on past-due accounts and collaborate with the sales team to resolve outstanding issues, including reviews of aging reports with comments
  • Reconcile applied cash and prepare related reports
  • Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly AR performance reports
  • Sales analysis of products, including weekly review of trends, patterns, and insight into profitability
  • Utilize sales tax software to set up and maintain sales tax exemptions and review expiring exemptions
  • Complete complex credit process for recycling material purchases
  • Work with customer service to resolve sales tax issues
  • Investigate and resolve AR-related issues for assigned customer accounts
  • Set up new customers in ERP system and maintain customer account information Including following process and credit checks. Flag concerns
  • Create manual invoices, process adjustments, and correct billing errors as needed
  • Communication and track issues, roadblocks, or delays, ensuring timely resolution
  • Using problem solving processes to identify root problems and recommend solutions
  • Support system upgrades, process improvements, and AR software enhancements through real life processes & data testing
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and find solutions
  • Recommend past due accounts for reserve and work with collection agency for collections
  • Ensure all AR activities comply with corporate policies and standards
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Accounts Receivable Specialist Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • Use of and solid understanding of ERP systems and financial accounting principles; QAD experience is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, sales team, and internal employees. Ability to collaborate across teams for problem solving
  • Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex accounts receivable issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration within Finance and Operations teams

Salary: $60,000-$75,000

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Posted 2025-10-06

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