[Hiring] Accounts Receivable Specialist @Aston Carter

Role Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Accounts Receivable department by accurately researching and processing cash applications and other credit accounting activities. This role focuses on ensuring timely and precise application of payments, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records for a large, international law firm environment.

• Process cash applications accurately and in a timely manner to ensure payments are correctly applied to client accounts.
• Research pending cash receipts and related items that are unidentified or unapplied, and resolve discrepancies to maintain clean accounts receivable records.
• Respond promptly and professionally to accounts receivable–related requests and inquiries from internal groups such as billing and collections.
• Address and resolve tickets in ServiceNow related to accounts receivable issues, payment applications, and account adjustments.
• Assist with write-offs, reversals, and reallocations to ensure accurate reflection of client account activity.
• Work closely with the Collections department to apply pending and unallocated payments and to support overall cash flow goals.
• Perform other accounts receivable and cash application duties as assigned to support the broader finance team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, including hands-on cash application responsibilities.
• Proficiency with accounts receivable processes and best practices in a professional services or similar environment.
• Experience working with specialized accounts receivable or financial software.
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems to manage and resolve finance-related requests.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reconciling, and analyzing accounts receivable data.
• Proficiency with 10-key data entry to process payments quickly and accurately.
• Ability to research and resolve unapplied or unidentified cash receipts with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with billing, collections, and other internal stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple requests, tickets, and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Requirements

• Legal accounts receivable experience is strongly preferred, particularly within a law firm or professional services setting.
• Experience working in a large, multi-office or international organization is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and responsiveness.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take on additional duties as assigned.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving account discrepancies and payment issues.

Benefits

• 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)

Company Description

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.