AR Specialist - Contract

State

Redwood City, CA

Specialism

Engineering

Compensation

$35 -$40 ph

Contract Accounts Receivable Specialist
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Pay Range: $35–$40/hr

A long-established firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a busy AR department during a period of high volume, data cleanup, and system implementation. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly, manage heavy client communication, and handle cash applications with accuracy.

What You’ll Do

  • Reduce DSO by supporting end-to-end AR processes

  • Apply cash receipts accurately and promptly

  • Assist with A/R backlog cleanup and data integrity projects

  • Communicate with clients regarding statements, outstanding balances, and invoice requests

  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies

  • Perform high-volume client responses (~100/day)

  • Execute heavy data entry and know where to allocate payments

  • Support project billing processes and background data scrubbing

  • Provide invoice support documents when requested

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of Accounts Receivable & Cash Receipts experience

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting preferred but not required

  • Familiarity with project billing, WIP, labor/expense charges is a plus

  • Experience with mid- or large-tier ERP systems (Deltek Vision highly preferred)

  • Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

  • Excellent communication and detail-orientation

Additional Details

  • Onsite, 5 days per week

  • Company is currently in a system implementation phase

  • Direct support to the Accounts Receivable Manager

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