Accounts Receivable Specialist III

The Accounts Receivable Specialist III manages receivables, cash application, and collections for strategic customer accounts. This role supports month-end close, audits, cross-functional initiatives to reduce aging, resolve high-impact discrepancies, and improve overall cash flow. Strong interpersonal skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to conduct in-depth research and facilitate interdepartmental meetings are essential.

Proactively manage and resolve past-due balances, multi-invoice disputes, and high-dollar discrepancies on assigned strategic/key accounts, within escalation guidelines.
• Perform daily preparation and posting of cash receipts to respective customer accounts.
• Review and resolve unapplied cash and open credits of assigned accounts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including documentation for accounts receivable transactions.
• Communicate (through email and phone calls) with clients in a professional and timely manner, to encourage payment while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Utilize with increasing proficiency tools and systems required to perform duties.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues attributing to account delinquency.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and audit/SOX documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Billing, Treasury, and other stakeholders to conduct detailed research, facilitate resolution meetings/calls, and implement solutions that improve cash flow for high-priority accounts.
• Identify process gaps in handling strategic accounts and contribute to AR automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

• Associate's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in finance/accounting or related industry required, with demonstrated handling of complex accounts and dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to perform in-depth analysis and research across multiple systems, coordinate with senior stakeholders, and resolve escalated issues independently. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must.
• Demonstrable competency with programs including Microsoft office and clerical software. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and Excel skills are needed for this position. Experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to navigate and analyze data from multiple systems. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Reliability in managing email traffic and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work with a high volume of transactions in a timely manner on deadlines. Ability to work overtime

Cognitive/Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Problem-solving and thinking critically.
• Completing tasks independently.
• Interpreting data.
• Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Maintaining focus.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Learning new tasks and completing tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Remembering and adhering to processes and protocols.
• Applying established protocols in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Base compensation ranges from $26.00/hour to $31.00/hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting:
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on , but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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