Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aston Carter
Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005997265
The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Accounts Receivable department by accurately researching and processing cash applications and other credit accounting activities. This role focuses on ensuring timely and precise application of payments, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records for a large, international law firm environment.
Responsibilities
- Process cash applications accurately and in a timely manner to ensure payments are correctly applied to client accounts.
- Research pending cash receipts and related items that are unidentified or unapplied, and resolve discrepancies to maintain clean accounts receivable records.
- Respond promptly and professionally to accounts receivable–related requests and inquiries from internal groups such as billing and collections.
- Address and resolve tickets in ServiceNow related to accounts receivable issues, payment applications, and account adjustments.
- Assist with write-offs, reversals, and reallocations to ensure accurate reflection of client account activity.
- Work closely with the Collections department to apply pending and unallocated payments and to support overall cash flow goals.
- Perform other accounts receivable and cash application duties as assigned to support the broader finance team.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, including hands-on cash application responsibilities.
- Proficiency with accounts receivable processes and best practices in a professional services or similar environment.
- Experience working with specialized accounts receivable or financial software.
- Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems to manage and resolve finance-related requests.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reconciling, and analyzing accounts receivable data.
- Proficiency with 10-key data entry to process payments quickly and accurately.
- Ability to research and resolve unapplied or unidentified cash receipts with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with billing, collections, and other internal stakeholders.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple requests, tickets, and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Legal accounts receivable experience is strongly preferred, particularly within a law firm or professional services setting.
- Experience working in a large, multi-office or international organization is beneficial.
- Comfort working in a remote environment while maintaining productivity and responsiveness.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take on additional duties as assigned.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving account discrepancies and payment issues.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position supporting a large international law firm based in the United States. Standard working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The role operates in a professional, fast-paced finance and accounting environment, collaborating virtually with billing, collections, and other internal teams across multiple U.S. office locations, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The position is offered on a contract basis with the potential opportunity to extend or transition to a permanent role, providing exposure to sophisticated legal billing and accounts receivable processes in a highly professional setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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)
This is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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