Accounts Receivable Specialist

<p><strong>Avanciers</strong> is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in <strong>San Jose, CA </strong>for <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role: Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: 6-12+ months contract</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Process and apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) with speed and accuracy.</li><li>Generate, distribute, and track invoices and account statements proactively.</li><li><strong>Monitor AR aging reports</strong> and take initiative on overdue accounts before they become problems.</li><li>Investigate and reconcile payment mismatches, working cross-functionally to reach quick resolutions.</li><li>Maintain organized, thorough AR documentation that supports internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve billing and payment issues seamlessly.</li><li>Contribute to timely close activities including AR reporting and full account reconciliations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU BRING:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable or general accounting</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)</li><li>Solid grasp of <strong>GAAP </strong>and core accounting principles</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and beyond)</li><li>Sharp analytical skills with a knack for spotting and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Excellent communicator confident engaging with customers and cross-functional partners</li><li>Highly organized, deadline-driven, and uncompromising on accuracy</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Avanciers Incorporated</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Follow us on LinkedIn</em></strong></p><p><br></p>