Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist with commercial collections experience for a long-term temporary opportunity in the Columbia, SC area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting and collections professional who is comfortable working directly with business customers to resolve past-due balances, research account issues, and support healthy cash flow.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a professional, team-oriented environment where accuracy, follow-through, and customer communication are valued. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with internal departments and commercial customers, making this a strong fit for someone who enjoys problem-solving, organized account management, and contributing to a reliable accounting operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a portfolio of commercial customer accounts and outstanding receivables.
- Contact business customers regarding past-due invoices, outstanding balances, and payment status.
- Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and maintain accurate account notes.
- Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
- Negotiate payment arrangements when appropriate and escalate severely delinquent accounts as needed.
- Apply and post customer payments accurately while reconciling accounts and supporting internal teams.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Employment Type: Long-term temporary.
- Location: Columbia, SC area.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage commercial accounts receivable and collections activity.
- Follow up on past-due invoices through collection calls and written correspondence.
- Research discrepancies and resolve account issues with customers and internal departments.
- Maintain accurate collection records, account notes, and payment documentation.

- 1 to 2 years of accounts receivable, commercial collections, or related accounting experience preferred.
- Experience working with business-to-business customer accounts strongly preferred.
- Comfortable making collection calls and discussing past-due balances in a professional manner.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-up.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, prioritize collection activity, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience handling commercial collections in a business services environment.
- Familiarity with aging reports, payment posting, account reconciliation, and collection procedures.
- Strong ability to identify billing or payment discrepancies and drive issues to resolution.

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