AR Collections & Cash Application Specialist | US Accounts Receivable

We're Hiring: AR Collections & Cash Application Specialist

Remote | Independent Contractor

US Eastern Time Night Shift | Full-Time

Monthly Contractor Rate: Starting at PHP 50,000, depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced AR Collections & Cash Application Specialist to support a US-based company.

The role will focus primarily on customer collections, payment follow-ups, cash application, account reconciliation, and resolving payment discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact customers by phone and email regarding past-due invoices and outstanding balances

• Conduct consistent payment follow-ups and monitor payment commitments

• Review customer accounts for overdue, disputed, or unapplied transactions

• Apply incoming payments accurately to the correct invoices and customer accounts

• Process and reconcile payments received through ACH, wire transfers, credit cards, checks, and other payment methods

• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, deductions, and payment discrepancies

• Obtain and review remittance details for accurate cash application

• Investigate billing and payment issues with internal teams

• Maintain accurate collection notes, customer communications, and account updates

• Reconcile customer accounts and Accounts Receivable balances

• Prepare aging reports, collection trackers, and cash application reports

• Escalate unresolved or high-risk accounts when necessary

• Support month-end Accounts Receivable reconciliation and reporting

• Maintain complete supporting documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, collections, or cash application

• Hands-on experience following up on past-due customer accounts

• Experience applying and reconciling customer payments

• Understanding of AR workflows, aging reports, credit terms, and payment processing

• Experience researching unapplied cash and resolving payment discrepancies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Experience using accounting software or ERP platforms

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Professional and confident phone and email communication

• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

• Availability to work full-time during US Time hours

Preferred

• Previous experience supporting a US-based company

• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts or transactions

• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Oracle, or similar platforms

• Familiarity with ACH, wire transfers, credit card payments, checks, and remittance processing

• Experience preparing aging, collection, and cash application reports

• Experience supporting month-end Accounts Receivable reconciliation

Independent Contractor Setup

• Fully remote, full-time engagement

• Night shift aligned with US Eastern Time

• Own reliable computer/equipment required

• Stable internet connection of at least 50 Mbps required

• Backup internet connection strongly preferred

• Contractor manages their own taxes and statutory contributions

• Not an employer-employee relationship

How to Apply

Preferred application channel:

https://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/job/ar-collections-cash-application-specialist-us-accounts-receivable-1719310

If you do not have an OnlineJobs.ph account, you may email your application to:

[Confidential Information]

CC: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Please submit:

• Your application letter

• An unrestricted link to your updated resume/CV

• Expected monthly compensation in Philippine pesos

• List of accounting, ERP, and payment systems used

• Earliest available start date

Important: Please review the complete OnlineJobs.ph job ad and answer all application questions listed there, whether applying through OnlineJobs.ph or email.

Email Subject Line:

AR COLLECTIONS – YOUR FULL NAME

Example:

AR COLLECTIONS – JUAN DELA CRUZ

Only applicants whose qualifications closely match the requirements and who follow the complete application instructions will be contacted.