ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CFS, located in Pittsburgh, PA. CFS is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its growing accounting team. This hands-on role offers strong visibility across the organization, providing the opportunity to directly impact cash flow and financial operations. The position is central to maintaining financial health and requires someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes ownership of their work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Pittsburgh, PA
• Pay: $50000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Reports to a collaborative finance team
• Mission: Manages the full AR process to ensure accurate cash flow and support financial operations.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and aging review, while communicating with customers and internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Payment Processing: Accurately apply incoming payments from various sources, post daily deposits, and research and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items, and prepare supporting documentation for month-end close.
• Financial Reporting & Support: Generate weekly and monthly AR aging and cash receipts reports, support month-end and year-end close processes related to receivables, and assist with audit requests.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve existing accounts receivable processes and efficiency within the accounting function.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a related accounting role, with strong proficiency in NetSuite for payment application, reporting, and customer records.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation work, along with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, experience working in a high-volume or multi-entity environment, familiarity with electronic payment platforms, and strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.