Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable & Billing | $24–$26/hr
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Location: Onsite – Harrisburg, PA
Industry: Accounting | Finance | Accounts Receivable
Start Date: ASAP
Put Your Accounting Skills to Work in a Career Opportunity!
Are you an experienced Accounting Specialist or Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping financial operations running smoothly?
Abel Personnel is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable & Billing for a growing organization in Harrisburg, PA.
This full-time, temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in accounts receivable, cash application, payment processing, billing reconciliation, and customer collections who is looking for a long-term career opportunity.
You'll play an important role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, ensuring payments are properly applied, identifying billing discrepancies, and helping the accounting department operate efficiently.
If you're organized, dependable, comfortable communicating with customers, and confident working with accounting software, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Accounts Receivable & Cash Application
Process and accurately apply customer payments, deposits, and credit card transactions.
Match incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and invoices.
Prepare daily deposits, post transactions, and maintain accurate financial records.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and outstanding balances.
Maintain accurate and organized accounts receivable records.
Billing & Account Reconciliation
Review completed projects, installations, and services to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Identify missing invoices, billing errors, and account discrepancies.
Coordinate with internal departments to resolve billing questions and payment issues.
Perform routine customer account reconciliations and verify transaction accuracy.
Assist with additional accounting reconciliations and reporting as needed.
Customer Service & Collections
Communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances, payments, and billing questions.
Follow up on past-due accounts through email and telephone.
Document collection activity and customer payment commitments.
Investigate customer account concerns and work toward timely resolution.
Escalate complex collection issues when appropriate.
Accounting Department Support
Maintain accurate customer information within the company's ERP system.
Assist with accounts receivable reporting and month-end accounting activities.
Collaborate with accounting, sales, and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records.
Support additional accounting functions as needed.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Approximately 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, collections, or a related accounting role.
Hands-on experience posting payments, processing deposits, and reconciling customer accounts.
Ability to identify and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
Comfortable communicating with customers regarding invoices and overdue balances.
Experience working with ERP systems or accounting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily deadlines.
Professional communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, fabrication, or a project-based business environment.
Familiarity with general ledger reconciliations or month-end accounting procedures.
Experience preparing accounts receivable aging reports or other financial reports.
Experience with…