• Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Aston Carter (Watertown, WI)


    Seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in the Watertown Area!!

    Job Description

    The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a crucial role in managing customer invoices, handling past due accounts, and maintaining strong communication with clients. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented and committed to achieving financial goals.

    Responsibilities

    + Deliver generated invoices to customers regularly through various channels such as mail, email, and customer portals.

    + Contact customers regarding past due invoices and handle incoming calls related to questions or complaints, documenting all interactions.

    + Manage all delinquent accounts until they are resolved.

    + Communicate effectively with customers and management, maintaining strong relationships to achieve objectives.

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

    + Collaborate 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 using Excel and other reporting tools, and prepare custom invoices as per customer requirements.

    + Prepare credit notes and obtain necessary approvals.

    + Maintain a delinquency rate of 5% or less and ensure unapplied cash is cleared from customer accounts by the end of the fiscal month.

    + Assist in ad hoc projects as needed.

    + Continuously improve processes by analyzing them and suggesting enhancements.

    + Work collaboratively with both local and remote team members.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ year experience with collections

    + Two years of accounts receivable or similar experience

    + Proficiency in Excel and Word

    + General computer systems proficiency

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with accounting systems is a plus

    + Knowledge of additional software or systems is beneficial

    Work Environment

    This position is hybrid/remote, requiring the candidate to be within driving distance of Watertown, WI. The role requires collaboration with both local and remote teams, offering flexibility in work location.

     

    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 Nov 2, 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.