Accounts Receivable Specialist - Grimes
1 day ago
Job description
Job Title:
Accounts Receivable SpecialistJob Description
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the company's receivables, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer payments. This role involves maintaining customer invoices, recording and posting payments, and reconciling transactions to resolve discrepancies.
Responsibilities
Mail customer invoices daily and statements monthly.
Record and post customer payments to the appropriate accounts.
Reconcile payment transactions and resolve discrepancies.
Proactively contact customers to follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with customers and sales personnel to resolve billing issues, disputes, and payment discrepancies.
Implement collection strategies to ensure timely payments.
Evaluate and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
Review and approve new customers, enter information into the system, and set credit limits.
Prepare and analyze reports on accounts receivable aging and cash flow, providing regular updates to management.
Review and correct new jobs added to the system for proper address, zip code, and tax code.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers.
Perform other clerical duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with credit risk assessment and credit control.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
GED and 2+ years of related experience or equivalent.
Prior experience making collection calls, or willingness to make collection calls.
Work Environment
Work in a typical office-type setting. The role requires working up to 8 hours per day, with overtime as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grimes, IA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $26.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grimes,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.
Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.
With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
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