Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist - wholesale and retail industry

Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Workplace: Remote Language: English Published: 2025-06-23

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist with experience in the wholesale and retail industry. The role involves managing invoicing, payment collection, and customer account reconciliation, with a specific focus on collecting payments from retail companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send accurate invoices based on sales orders, purchase orders, and delivery confirmations.
• Post payments (checks, wire transfers, credit cards) and apply them to customer accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past due invoices.
• Communicate with wholesale and retail customers regarding billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment status.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment variances or short-pays.
• Coordinate with the sales and shipping departments to validate order completion and billing accuracy.
• Maintain and update customer account records in the accounting system.
• Assist with credit checks and establish customer credit limits in coordination with management.
• Prepare AR reports and metrics for internal review and forecasting.
• Support month-end close processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries related to AR.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, preferably in a wholesale or retail environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with wholesale terms, shipping/delivery documentation, and EDI billing (if applicable).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Purely work-from-home.
• Night Shift (EST).
• Weekly pay.

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