• Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Aston Carter (Watertown, WI)


    Seeking an A/R Specialist for an Opportunity in Watertown, Wisconsin!!

    Job Description

    As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our financial processes. You will be responsible for managing customer invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining communication with clients to resolve any outstanding issues. Your ability to communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with customers will be key to achieving our financial goals.

    Responsibilities

    + Deliver generated invoices to customers regularly via mail, email, or customer portals.

    + Contact customers for all past due invoices and handle calls related to customer inquiries or complaints, documenting all correspondence.

    + Manage all delinquent accounts until final resolution.

    + Communicate clearly with customers and management using excellent verbal and written skills.

    + Maintain close relationships with customers to achieve stated goals.

    + Research individual invoices against manual files or pre-arranged customer agreements as necessary.

    + Communicate with account managers, business centers, or higher management when accounts are deemed uncollectible at the department level.

    + Perform summary billings for a predefined list of customers regularly using Excel and various reporting tools.

    + Prepare custom invoices according to customer requirements.

    + Prepare credit notes and obtain required approvals.

    + Maintain a 5% or lower delinquency rate with assigned accounts and ensure unapplied cash is aged no more than 30 days, clearing all from customer accounts by the fiscal month's end.

    + Assist in ad hoc projects as needed.

    + Embrace a spirit of continuous improvement by analyzing processes and suggesting areas that require enhancement.

    + Collaborate effectively as part of a team with both local and remote personnel.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ year experience with collections.

    + Two years of accounts receivable or similar experience.

    + Proficiency in Excel, Word, and general computer systems.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with the specified systems is a plus.

    + Knowledge of advanced accounting software is advantageous.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position offers a hybrid/remote work environment, requiring you to be within driving distance of Watertown, WI.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Watertown, Wisconsin.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Watertown,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    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. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.