Accounts Receivable III bei The Judge Group

The Judge Group is growing, and we are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist III to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and maintaining strong client relationships. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and highly skilled at payment application and account reconciliation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with clients, sales leaders, and back-office teams, while using your analytical mindset and AR expertise to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and help optimize our billing and receivable processes.

Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Collections

• Communicate with clients regularly via email and phone to follow up on outstanding invoices
• Confirm invoice delivery details and ensure they’re being sent to the correct contacts, portals, or addresses
• Provide invoice copies and statements of account as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of all client communications in our accounting system

Collaborate with Sales & Internal Teams

• Partner with Account Executives and Regional Directors to resolve billing or payment issues
• Participate in meetings to review aging accounts and share insights on customer payment behavior
• Help anticipate potential collection problems based on payment trends

Payment Application & Analysis

• Use remittance information to prepare and format payment applications
• Work closely with the Cash Application team to ensure accurate and timely processing in Great Plains
• Apply payments and match them to the correct invoices

Reconciliation & Issue Resolution

• Investigate discrepancies between payments and invoice amounts
• Collaborate with sales and billing teams to correct errors and prevent future mismatches
• Review contracts and statements of work to support dispute resolution
• Submit adjustments for rate, hour, or discount issues

Continuous Learning & Leadership

• Mentor junior AR team members and participate in cross-training with other finance functions
• Stay up to date with AR best practices and industry standards
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Take on additional tasks and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of accounts receivable experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or AR Specialist II role
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong working knowledge of VMS/MSP platforms
• Confidence in handling complex or sensitive client accounts
• Ability to lead internal discussions with senior stakeholders on AR-related topics
• Technical proficiency with accounting software (preferably Great Plains)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A detail-oriented mindset and commitment to accuracy