Accounts Receivable Specialist (Multiple Openings)
Pay Rate: $23–$25/hr (RI) | $23–$30/hr (MA)
Worksite Locations (On-site):
- Near Providence, RI 02860
- Needham, MA 02494
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift (typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 30-minute lunch; 8-hour day)
Duration:Â Contract with potential to convert (targeting ~6 months; could extend up to 12 months)
Openings:Â 5+
Position Summary
Join a high-volume Accounts Receivable / Service Collections team supporting day-to-day collections and receivables management. This is a fast-paced role focused on customer outreach, account follow-up, and resolving outstanding balances while maintaining accurate documentation and aging reports.
This opportunity is well-suited for entry-level candidates with strong aptitude and interest in accounting/finance, as well as candidates with AR and/or collections experience. (Historically, early-career profiles have performed very well in this environment.)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-volume outbound collection calls and email outreach to customers regarding past-due balances
- Manage account follow-up through resolution, documenting activity and outcomes consistently
- Maintain accurate aging information and assist with reconciliations/payment research as needed
- Partner cross-functionally (e.g., Operations/Service/Account Management) to resolve billing or payment issues
- Identify trends, escalate risk accounts appropriately, and support continuous process improvement
- Follow established workflows while adapting to shifting priorities and workload demands
Team & Reporting
- Report into a senior AR leader with additional support from team leads
- Work alongside a larger centralized AR/collections group (high-volume environment with defined processes)
Qualifications
Required / Core:
- Comfort with high-volume collections activity (phone + email)
- Strong communication skills and professional customer interaction
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organization and follow-through
- Proficiency with MS Excel and comfort working across multiple systems
Preferred:
- 1–3 years of Accounts Receivable and/or Collections experience (but open to recent grads with co-op/internship or relevant coursework)
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience in multi-location and/or service-based organizations
- Familiarity with common AR tools/ERPs and workflow/automation platforms
Location Notes
- Candidates may be considered from Rhode Island or Massachusetts.
- The role is 100% on-site at one of the listed locations; preference may be given based on team alignment and business need.