Accounts Receivable Specialist

MAU is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client in Peachtree City, GA. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will manage accounts receivable processes and collections activities, including contacting customers, resolving discrepancies, and meeting collection targets. This is a long-term contract assignment.Benefits Package401kHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid vacationPaid holidaysPaid time offShift InformationMonday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMMonday–Thursday in office; work from home on FridaysRequired Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required3+ years of accounting, billing, or related experience in a corporate environmentHigh degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functionsPreferred Education and ExperienceSome college strongly preferredGeneral RequirementsExtremely detail-orientedProficient with Microsoft Office applicationsAnalytical, flexible, and able to adjust and learn new processes and proceduresAbility to multitask with competing prioritiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to analyze large sets of dataAbility to comply with corporate ethics and policy standardsEssential FunctionsContact customers via phone, email, or written correspondence to collect overdue paymentsFollow up on payment commitments and missed deadlinesMaintain detailed and accurate records of all collection activitiesPrepare aging reports and assist with credit risk assessmentReview accounts to determine appropriate collection actionsNegotiate payment plans and settlements with customersResolve billing discrepancies and disputesCollaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve account issuesEscalate accounts when necessary, including legal action or external agenciesDiscuss accounts during reviews with Manager, Finance Business ServicesMeet monthly collection targets and performance goalsPerform additional requests as assigned by the Manager, Finance Business ServicesComplete month-end requirements as neededReprint and email invoices as requestedPrepare and edit letters, reports, memos, and emailsSubmit standard deliverables in a timely mannerMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE