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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter, Leawood, KS, United States


A manufacturing organization is seeking an

Accounts Receivable Specialist

to support a high‑volume invoicing operation. This role focuses on invoicing, cash application, AR aging, collections, and account reconciliations, working closely with sales and customer service teams. Standard business hours apply, with some additional time during month‑end, and the role offers cross‑training within the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has prior AR experience, strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs), and comfort handling customer inquiries and resolving discrepancies. Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. The position is fully onsite in the Kansas City area.

The role offers a competitive salary in the

$55,000–$65,000 range ,

annual bonus potential (~10%) ,

11 paid holidays , and a

401(k) with a 5% company match that vests immediately . Additional benefits include an

employee stock purchase program at a discount , a full benefits package, and a stable, mission‑driven work environment with long‑term growth opportunities.

Job Description
This position primarily supports

accounts receivable and invoicing functions , with additional exposure to accounts payable as needed. The role involves processing and reconciling customer invoices, managing collections activity, and partnering with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely billing. This is an opportunity to join a stable, well‑established organization and work closely within a collaborative accounting team.

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable activities, including generating, reviewing, and distributing customer invoices

Post daily cash receipts and check deposits accurately and on time

Perform collections activities by following up on outstanding and overdue accounts via email and phone according to established timelines

Review and monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively engage customers as needed

Reconcile AR ledgers and investigate billing discrepancies

Monitor customer credit limits and assist with basic credit review activities

Respond to customer inquiries related to billing, payments, and account status

Process credit adjustments by obtaining proper approvals and entering them accurately

Support state tax processing and compliance using automated tax tools

Review shipped‑but‑not‑invoiced activity and take corrective action to keep reporting current

Assist with accounts payable duties as needed to support team coverage

Prepare and analyze accounting and billing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Support process improvements that promote timely invoicing and cash collection

Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and reconciliations

Essential Skills

3+ years of experience in accounting or accounts receivable

Hands‑on experience with invoicing, cash application, and collections

Strong reconciliation skills and ability to resolve billing discrepancies

Proficiency in payment posting and invoice processing

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables

Previous experience in a manufacturing or operational accounting environment

Ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams

Strong communication skills for both customer and internal interactions

High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with state tax processing and tax compliance tools

Exposure to credit analysis or monitoring customer credit limits

Experience supporting audit activities

Customer service experience related to billing and payments

Comfortable working in a lean accounting team within a larger organizational structure

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leawood, KS.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Requirements
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 Leawood, KS.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 2026.

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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