Accounts Receivable Specialist (Project-based)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support credit evaluation and accounts receivable activities. This role assists in reviewing customer credit requests, monitoring outstanding balances, and facilitating timely collection of payments. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to help ensure compliance with company credit policies and maintain healthy customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate customer credit information to support informed credit decisions and help reduce financial exposure.
• Process and assess credit applications in accordance with established company policies and authorization limits.
• Communicate with customers and internal business units to address credit-related inquiries and account concerns.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
• Assist in negotiating payment arrangements and resolving payment discrepancies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate customer credit records and documentation.
• Follow standard operating procedures and established workflows to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Analyze straightforward account issues, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate resolutions using defined guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the Credit and Collections function.
• Utilize available business technologies and digital tools to support departmental objectives and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in Credit & Collections, Accounts Receivable, or a related finance function.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions such as AutoSum, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives.