Accounts Receivable Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary or temp-to-hire

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Brookfield, WI

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite

Estimated Temporary Duration: Approximately 2 months, with potential for a longer-term opportunity Start: Ideally by 9/23 Accounts Receivable Specialist We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to step into a hands-on role supporting day-to-day AR operations. This is an immediate need for someone who can quickly learn existing processes, work independently, and take ownership of invoicing, cash application, aging and collections. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned AR professional who enjoys digging into accounts, resolving outstanding items, and identifying ways to make processes more efficient.

Responsibilities: Prepare and distribute customer invoices on a daily basis Apply cash receipts and customer remittances accurately and timely Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively pursue past-due balances Communicate directly with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays and other account issues Maintain accurate customer account information and supporting documentation Reconcile AR activity and assist with resolving outstanding or aged items Help clean up backlogs and ensure receivables are current and accurate Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, procedures and controls Partner with internal teams to resolve billing and customer account issues Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on accounts receivable experience, including invoicing, cash application and collections Demonstrated ability to independently manage an AR workload and proactively follow up on outstanding balances Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through Confident and professional communication skills when working with customers on payment matters Ability to step into an existing environment, learn processes quickly and work with minimal supervision Prior ERP/accounting system experience required Made 2 Manage experience is a plus, but not required Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is preferred