Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist, to support the execution and continuous improvement of our customer billing and receivables processes. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant invoicing and billing processes by leveraging large datasets and financial systems to generate customer invoices. This individual will also collaborate cross-functionally with Data, Product, and Finance teams to support our AR transformation efforts. While the primary focus is AR, the role will also provide secondary ad hoc support for AP functions during peak periods or as needed to maintain smooth vendor payments and expense tracking.

Key Responsibilities -

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Complex Billing:

• Utilize Big Data tools and financial systems to aggregate, analyze, and prepare complex AR invoices.
• Collaborate with data analytics, product and finance teams to structure and extract billing data from large datasets.
• Ensure billing accuracy and compliance by identifying data inconsistencies, reconciling transactions, and validating invoice details.
• Automate invoice generation through data pipelines utilizing Tableau.
• Manage client contracts, pricing models, and service agreements to ensure correct rate application and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Growth team account managers and customers to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies.
• Generate financial reports and dashboards to monitor AR aging, collections, and billing trends.

Other:

• Assist with ad-hoc AP tasks during high-volume periods or special projects.
• Maintain and enhance internal control policies to mitigate financial risks.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities for billing and AP workflows to increase efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in complex billing, AR/AP management, or financial operations.
• Proficiency in Big Data tools such as Tableau for data extraction and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, etc.) and billing software.
• Experience in automation tools (Tableau, Alteryx, or AI-driven financial platforms).
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail in handling large datasets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare related billing or pharmaceutical wholesaler billing.
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI-driven processes.
• Familiarity with basic AP workflows and vendor invoice handling.
• Background in financial compliance, internal audits, or process automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition principles, and financial reporting.