Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support payment processing and account maintenance activities for a community-focused organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling high-volume cash activity, and attentive to detail when resolving account discrepancies. The person in this role will help keep receivables accurate, support timely collections activity, and maintain dependable financial records while working closely with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage lockbox-related payment activity by reviewing bank deposits, resolving exceptions, and ensuring funds are applied correctly.

• Process returned payments, reversals, and rejected transactions from electronic payment platforms, then prepare and send customer notifications regarding account updates.

• Handle mailed and in-office returned checks, record the appropriate account activity, and coordinate follow-up communication as needed.

• Complete remote check deposit scans for multiple banking partners and prepare physical deposits for items that cannot be processed through standard scanning methods.

• Review customer account ledgers to identify posting issues, correct misapplied transactions, and make approved fee adjustments when warranted.

• Create journal entries to address posting corrections, bank misallocations, and other miscellaneous receivables-related adjustments.

• Establish, update, and close payment account arrangements in accordance with incoming requests and account status changes.

• Set up recurring payment profiles accurately and maintain supporting records for ongoing automated transactions.

• Support daily accounts receivable operations by helping maintain consistent cash flow, accurate billing records, and reliable account balances. Requirements • At least 2 years of experience working with accounting software in an accounts receivable or related finance role.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software platforms quickly, including proprietary systems.

• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable functions such as cash applications, billing support, collections, and cash activity processing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with both internal teams and external customers.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment while managing multiple priorities with accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail, especially when maintaining confidential financial records.

• Dependable, trustworthy, and able to contribute positively within a team-oriented workplace.

• Property management industry experience is preferred but not required.

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