Accounts Receivable Specialist at Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Payment Processing, Account Reconciliation, Data Entry, Financial Documentation, Banking Portals, Time Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Process Improvement

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our Accounting team in Dallas or Plano, TX. This part-time role is responsible for accurately processing daily customer payments, maintaining financial records, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accounts receivable operations to ensure timely and accurate cash application. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple systems while collaborating with internal teams to resolve payment-related questions and maintain financial accuracy. Schedule: 30 hours per week, M-F 8:00am-2:30PM Requirements Process and apply customer payments accurately and timely on a daily basis Manage accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality Research, reconcile, and resolve payment discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances Coordinate with project managers and internal stakeholders regarding payment activity and account inquiries Monitor and maintain the Accounts Receivable department email inbox, ensuring timely responses and follow-up Maintain accurate financial documentation and records within internal systems Assist with payment tracking, account reconciliation, and reporting as needed Work across various financial systems, banking portals, and software platforms to support AR functions Support continuous process improvements and documentation of procedures Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred 1+ years of accounts receivable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or related administrative experience preferred Experience processing payments or working with banking/payment systems preferred Preferred Qualifications Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial processing Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time management skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently Strong customer service mindset and ability to work collaboratively across departments Ability to document and improve existing processes

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing daily customer payments and maintaining accurate financial records to ensure timely cash application. The role involves reconciling payment discrepancies and collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve account inquiries.