You might hire an accounts receivable specialist to:
Collect outstanding invoices by contacting clients directly
Gather, process, record, and verify invoices
Perform day-to-day cash management tasks, including making bank deposits and posting cash deposits to an accounts receivable sub-ledger
Streamline and improve the accounts receivable process
Maintain department records to make sure uncollectible invoices are logged and credits and collections are applied correctly
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Proficiency in basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping | An associate’s degree or equivalent in a related field (ex: finance) |
| Superior time management | Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite |
| Keen attention to detail | Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement |
| Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information | Prior experience in either accounts payable or receivable |
