AR / Collections Specialist

Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

As an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist, you will play a key role in our finance team by ensuring timely and accurate billing, maintaining customer account health, and driving collections efforts to optimize cash flow. This position supports both internal operational alignment and external client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process invoices accurately and in a timely manner for services rendered and products sold.
• Verify billing data for completeness and accuracy, resolving any discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Initiate and manage collection activities, including direct communication with customers to resolve overdue accounts and assist in setting up payment arrangements when needed.
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure billing and collections data aligns with project and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile discrepancies and resolve customer payment inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and adhere to company billing and collections policies.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and collections.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
• Strong experience with A/R systems, collection tracking tools, and data entry.
• Proven ability to manage collection calls and emails professionally and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal collaboration and external client engagement.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience processing invoices up to one million total revenue/year.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role in Roanoke, VA, with working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Join a high-growth company with a strong commitment to the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, contributing to the flourishing of American manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roanoke, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Roanoke, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

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.