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AR Specialist
RemoteContract/TemporaryAccounting$35 - $40/hr3+ yearsPosted 6 days ago
Job Description
Location: Remote (US) :: EST preferred due to time zone overlap with Ukraine-based team members
Work Schedule:
At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we commit to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.
Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms.
If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.
We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.
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Work Schedule:
- 20 to 30 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.
- Core collaboration/training hours:
- EST 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Compensation: $35–$40/hr pay rate
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive AR Specialist on a contingent basis to support our clients Accounts Receivable team. This individual will play a critical role in managing our AR inbox, resolving customer billing inquiries, and ensuring the timely collection and accurate recording of outstanding receivables. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a solid understanding of AR processes and a customer-service mindset.
Responsibilities
AR Inbox Management
- Monitor and manage the AR shared inbox, triaging and responding to incoming customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Resolve billing disputes, payment discrepancies, and invoice-related questions by coordinating with internal teams (Sales, Finance, Customer Success)
- Track open inquiries and escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate stakeholders
- Maintain accurate logs of all customer communications and issue resolutions
- Expected to be available during core business hours to support inbox response SLAs
- Contact customers regarding past-due invoices via email and phone to facilitate payment
- Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and account discrepancies
- Reconcile customer accounts and ensure balances are accurate and up to date
- Process credit memos, adjustments, and write-offs in accordance with company policy
- Generate and issue invoices accurately and on schedule
- Verify billing details against contracts, purchase orders, and system records
- Support the team during month-end close activities, including AR aging review and reporting
- Assist with cash application as needed
- Help monitor AR aging reports and escalate accounts that need extra attention
- Identify trends in customer payment behavior and flag risk accounts proactively
- Support process improvement initiatives to streamline AR workflows and inbox management
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, and Operations to resolve systemic billing issues
- Communicate proactively with customers regarding payment status, outstanding balances, and invoice clarifications
- Coordinate follow-up efforts across internal teams to ensure timely resolution of open AR items and customer inquiries
- Update and maintain accurate billing and contact information in vendor portals as needed
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, or a related finance role • Strong working knowledge of AR processes, including collections, cash application, and reconciliation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer-facing correspondence
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage high email/inquiry volume while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
- Experience with shared inbox or ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar)
- Familiarity with month-end close processes and AR reporting
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we commit to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.
Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms.
If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.
We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.
#PTPJobs
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