Accounts receivable specialist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Accounts receivable specialists are accounting professionals whose main assignment is to ensure that all pending payments from clients and other external collaborators are paid within the specified timeframe based on the contract or memorandum of agreement. They are expected to be organized and assertive in reminding clients to pay.
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Accounts receivable specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in accounts receivable specialist job postings.
Sample accounts receivable specialist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Knowledge of GAAP principles
- Strong understanding of accounting software
Sample required accounts receivable specialist soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Accounts receivable specialist job description example 1
ABC Supply Co accounts receivable specialist job description
This position is responsible for reviewing, resolving all L&W National/Strategic Account payment applications, disputes, and invoice collection, accurately, and consistently using high-quality customer service. This position is responsible for overall Accounts Receivable maintenance and the unique handling that these customers require.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Expertise: Daily accountability for the following activities associated with Strategic Accounts. The AR Specialist prepares remittances received from customers in order to ensure accurate cash posting. Responsible for resolving all customer account disputes as well as collecting on aged open invoices; using customer proprietary portals. All activities were completed independently with little to no feedback from their Lead.
Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with customers of AR within L&W; demonstrate a solid understanding of our business. The AR Specialist's services enable and influence our customer's business priorities. Interact and conduct business with our internal/external customers with a high degree of professionalism and customer service.Build Our Capabilities: Ensure L&W customer payment application, dispute, and collection are resolved in a timely manner, according to standards and that the root causes of recurring exceptions are identified and addressed; promote a courteous, friendly demeanor across the team when handling inquiries both internally and externally. Utilize exceptional customer service skills as they interact with L&W's customers.
Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork: Actively engage in problems/conflict resolution, coaching, counseling, training, and development.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Proficient knowledge of accounting principles accounts receivable processes and controls and customer service experience.Must have at least 3 years of experience in finance and accounting positions including 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience.Understanding of business priorities from a sales perspective. Understanding of the credit/collection process.Strong communication skills are a must; both written and verbal.Ability to work in a team environment Ability and willingness to communicate ideas and recommendations in a clear and concise manner Strong MS Excel Skills
Preferred:
Experience with Agility, OnBase, and GetPaid Collections System Experience with customer proprietary portals a plus, but not required
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Expertise: Daily accountability for the following activities associated with Strategic Accounts. The AR Specialist prepares remittances received from customers in order to ensure accurate cash posting. Responsible for resolving all customer account disputes as well as collecting on aged open invoices; using customer proprietary portals. All activities were completed independently with little to no feedback from their Lead.
Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with customers of AR within L&W; demonstrate a solid understanding of our business. The AR Specialist's services enable and influence our customer's business priorities. Interact and conduct business with our internal/external customers with a high degree of professionalism and customer service.Build Our Capabilities: Ensure L&W customer payment application, dispute, and collection are resolved in a timely manner, according to standards and that the root causes of recurring exceptions are identified and addressed; promote a courteous, friendly demeanor across the team when handling inquiries both internally and externally. Utilize exceptional customer service skills as they interact with L&W's customers.
Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork: Actively engage in problems/conflict resolution, coaching, counseling, training, and development.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Proficient knowledge of accounting principles accounts receivable processes and controls and customer service experience.Must have at least 3 years of experience in finance and accounting positions including 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience.Understanding of business priorities from a sales perspective. Understanding of the credit/collection process.Strong communication skills are a must; both written and verbal.Ability to work in a team environment Ability and willingness to communicate ideas and recommendations in a clear and concise manner Strong MS Excel Skills
Preferred:
Experience with Agility, OnBase, and GetPaid Collections System Experience with customer proprietary portals a plus, but not required
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace
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Accounts receivable specialist job description example 2
University of Maryland Medical System accounts receivable specialist job description
What You Will Do:
Position: Professional Fee AR SpecialistLocation: Linthicum, MDFull Time: Day
General SummaryUnder general supervision, evaluates financial responsibility of patients, updates accounts to a billable/collectible status, research all possible means to resolve accounts, contacts patients, insurance companies and other departments regarding financial reimbursement. Organizes collection procedures in accordance with current laws, serves as appropriator of patient accounts and prioritizes multiple collection tasks with the main objective to reduce uncompensated care.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. equal to goals set by senior management.2. Works with third party insurance and payer contracting department to obtain maximum level of cash to reduce receivable. Follows up with insurers to recover inaccurate payments.3. Reviews accounts to ensure accuracy of billing/charging utilizing knowledge of pre-certification /prior authorization procedures to validate account status. Resolves any problems with billing or handling of accounts.4. Handles patient concerns with professionalism and excellent customer service skills. Relays any patient suggestions and complaints to immediate supervisor for consideration. Provides answers for patient's questions in a reasonable response time.5. Effectively updates and/or views data in all accessible systems.6. Assists supervisor with new staff training7. Accommodates all visitors with accurate information and professionalism.8. Performs appeals process when appropriate.9. Promotes accuracy among all accounts by thoroughly reviewing all transactions
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Associate's Degree preferred.2. Three years Professional Fee billing experience required.
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of collection laws, medical coding (CPT & ICD-9/10) and third party billing guidelines including timely filing limitations and Medical terminology preferred.2. Develops knowledge of current collection laws.3. Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations.4. Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret data and related information and discern trends, tendencies as well as determines appropriate course of action.5. Demonstrated ability to use PC applications such as spreadsheets and word processing6. Highly effective oral and written communication skills are necessary in order to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients and insurance companies.7. Ability to meet quality performance standards.8. Ability to maintain a culture of excellent customer service, open and friendly staff relations with associates of all levels.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position: Professional Fee AR SpecialistLocation: Linthicum, MDFull Time: Day
General SummaryUnder general supervision, evaluates financial responsibility of patients, updates accounts to a billable/collectible status, research all possible means to resolve accounts, contacts patients, insurance companies and other departments regarding financial reimbursement. Organizes collection procedures in accordance with current laws, serves as appropriator of patient accounts and prioritizes multiple collection tasks with the main objective to reduce uncompensated care.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. equal to goals set by senior management.2. Works with third party insurance and payer contracting department to obtain maximum level of cash to reduce receivable. Follows up with insurers to recover inaccurate payments.3. Reviews accounts to ensure accuracy of billing/charging utilizing knowledge of pre-certification /prior authorization procedures to validate account status. Resolves any problems with billing or handling of accounts.4. Handles patient concerns with professionalism and excellent customer service skills. Relays any patient suggestions and complaints to immediate supervisor for consideration. Provides answers for patient's questions in a reasonable response time.5. Effectively updates and/or views data in all accessible systems.6. Assists supervisor with new staff training7. Accommodates all visitors with accurate information and professionalism.8. Performs appeals process when appropriate.9. Promotes accuracy among all accounts by thoroughly reviewing all transactions
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Associate's Degree preferred.2. Three years Professional Fee billing experience required.
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of collection laws, medical coding (CPT & ICD-9/10) and third party billing guidelines including timely filing limitations and Medical terminology preferred.2. Develops knowledge of current collection laws.3. Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations.4. Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret data and related information and discern trends, tendencies as well as determines appropriate course of action.5. Demonstrated ability to use PC applications such as spreadsheets and word processing6. Highly effective oral and written communication skills are necessary in order to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients and insurance companies.7. Ability to meet quality performance standards.8. Ability to maintain a culture of excellent customer service, open and friendly staff relations with associates of all levels.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Accounts receivable specialist job description example 3
Apple accounts receivable specialist job description
Boulder,Colorado,United States
Software and Services
+ Familiarity with audio software
+ 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional software projects
+ Solid knowledge of software development processes
+ Ability to dive into technical details
+ Exceptional verbal/written communication skills, ability to distill information for the right audience
+ Self-motivated, collaborative, curious, pro-active with demonstrated critical thinking capability
+ Great attention to detail
**Description**
In this role, you will drive large cross-functional efforts to build features ground-up. This requires partnering with engineering management to oversee all aspects of projects: you will define, schedule, prioritize, track, measure and communicate status up to exec levels. Identifying and mitigating risks, removing road blocks and facilitating communication between teams are essential aspects to the role as you lead efforts across teams representing multiple layers of the software stack as well as other cross-functional partners. We value your ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas when it makes sense to re-evaluate, which at Apple is always.
**Education & Experience**
BS/MS Engineering or equivalent work experience
**Additional Requirements**
+ If you are a Colorado resident, this is for you:
+ At Apple, we see the whole you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. An EPM starts at a minimum annual salary of $117,800. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
+ Every Apple employee also has the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder, because all team members are eligible for stock grants and also a discount when purchasing Apple stock. We offer all kinds of ways to experience well-being, confidence, and satisfaction. Learn more about Apple benefits.
+ Note: Apple benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Software and Services
+ Familiarity with audio software
+ 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional software projects
+ Solid knowledge of software development processes
+ Ability to dive into technical details
+ Exceptional verbal/written communication skills, ability to distill information for the right audience
+ Self-motivated, collaborative, curious, pro-active with demonstrated critical thinking capability
+ Great attention to detail
**Description**
In this role, you will drive large cross-functional efforts to build features ground-up. This requires partnering with engineering management to oversee all aspects of projects: you will define, schedule, prioritize, track, measure and communicate status up to exec levels. Identifying and mitigating risks, removing road blocks and facilitating communication between teams are essential aspects to the role as you lead efforts across teams representing multiple layers of the software stack as well as other cross-functional partners. We value your ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas when it makes sense to re-evaluate, which at Apple is always.
**Education & Experience**
BS/MS Engineering or equivalent work experience
**Additional Requirements**
+ If you are a Colorado resident, this is for you:
+ At Apple, we see the whole you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. An EPM starts at a minimum annual salary of $117,800. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
+ Every Apple employee also has the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder, because all team members are eligible for stock grants and also a discount when purchasing Apple stock. We offer all kinds of ways to experience well-being, confidence, and satisfaction. Learn more about Apple benefits.
+ Note: Apple benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024