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