Summary:

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Englewood, Colorado. This Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in keeping receivables accurate, organized, and up to date. The person in this role will help strengthen cash flow operations by managing billing activity, tracking incoming payments, and addressing account issues with precision and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Record and apply customer payments promptly while ensuring all cash activity is entered correctly in financial records.

• Create and distribute client invoices in a timely manner, confirming billing details are complete and accurate before release.

• Review open balances regularly and communicate with customers regarding past-due accounts to support collection efforts.

• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and ledgers to confirm payments, credits, and outstanding amounts align properly.

• Research billing concerns, payment variances, and account discrepancies, then work with customers and internal teams to bring issues to resolution.

• Maintain organized and accurate customer account documentation, including payment history and updated account status information.

• Prepare receivables aging information and provide reporting support to assist with collection planning and cash flow visibility.

• Contribute to month-end accounting activities related to receivables, helping ensure records are complete and ready for close.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to answer invoice questions and improve the effectiveness of accounts receivable procedures.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or a related accounting function.

• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and day-to-day cash activity processing.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems in a work setting.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume financial transactions.

• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines at once.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal departments.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with platforms such as Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, or similar systems is a plus.