Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role: Accounts Receivable Specialist – Government Collections This position focuses on Accounts Receivable collections specifically within the federal government sector. While the role remains AR-based, it is more complex due to limited direct customer communication and a primary reliance on government vendor portals. Responsibilities include submitting invoices for payment, resolving disputes, and processing claims through these portals. The specialist will collaborate closely with internal teams—including Sales Management, Pricing, Contracts, Posting, and Order Entry—to investigate and resolve issues that delay payment.Ideal Qualifications & Experience • Prior experience with government collections is strongly preferred • Proven ability to manage a high-dollar, high-volume AR portfolio (several million dollars or more) • Experience using vendor portals for invoicing and payment collection o Comfortable collecting without direct customer interaction • Strong multitasking capabilities • Highly developed research and analytical skills • Effective collaborator who works well with cross-functional internal teams • Solution-oriented problem solver o Creative thinker; capable of identifying non-obvious solutions • Backgrounds in contract review, insurance claims, medical billing, or similar fields translate well to this role due to the strong attention to detail required. • Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system is a plusWork Schedule & Training • Initial training will be conducted onsite for the first two weeks (full-time in office) • Upon completion of training, the position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Tuesday and WednesdayInterview Process • Interview availability is flexible • Interviews will be conducted virtually