Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist

Accounts Receivable - Cash Applications Specialist

Industry: Manufacturing / Construction

Employment Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $24/hr - $29/hr

Our client is a well-established organization within the manufacturing/construction space and is seeking an Accounts Receivable - Cash Applications Specialist to support high-volume payment processing and account reconciliation. This role plays a key part in ensuring payments are accurately applied, discrepancies are researched quickly, and AR balances remain current and accurate.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on cash application experience, strong attention to detail, and comfort working in fast-paced, transaction-heavy environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately to open invoices using multiple payment methods (ACH, wires, checks, credit cards, lockbox)
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and discrepancies
• Perform daily cash posting and reconciliation against bank activity
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve invoice or payment issues
• Assist with account clean-up and aging reconciliation as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation and notes within the ERP system
• Support month-end close activities related to cash and AR balances

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable with a strong focus on cash applications
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments preferred
• Comfortable working with high transaction volume and multiple entities
• ERP system experience required (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliation and data review
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pay Details: $24.00 to $29.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittnee Gonzalez

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Skills

Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Cash Applications, Communication Skills, Construction, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), J D Edwards, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, Payment Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, SAP, Short Pays, Unapplied Cash, Writing Skills

About the Company

Lee Hecht Harrison