Ascendo Resources is actively seeking an AR/Collections Specialist for a 3+ month contract to help reduce outstanding receivables for our client located in Lanham, Maryland (20706).

This is a great entry-level opportunity for candidates with strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), who are comfortable working with spreadsheets and communicating professionally with clients to collect on outstanding payments.

If you’re looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in AR and collections, this role is an excellent fit!

Part-Time AR/Collections Specialist
Location: Latham, MD
Schedule: Monday–Friday), 8:00am–5:00pm (flexible), 40 hrs/week
Pay Rate: $25/hr

Duration: 3-4 months
100% Onsite Role | Free Parking

Must Have Keys:

• Advanced Excel Skills – Proficiency with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and spreadsheet management for AR/collections reporting.
• Strong Communication Skills – Clear, professional written and verbal communication with both internal teams and external customers.
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency – Hands-on experience with Excel, Word, and especially Outlook for email correspondence and scheduling.
• Collaborative Team Player – Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams through email and Microsoft Teams for daily updates and follow-ups.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable AR/Collections Administrator to join our finance team on a short-term, part-time basis. This role will focus on clearing a $1M accounts receivable backlog in NetSuite, supporting daily administrative tasks, and assisting with collections communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and update AR and collections data in NetSuite.
• Prepare and send customer communications using standardized email templates.
• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets; perform VLOOKUPs and create pivot tables.
• Provide daily progress updates to the AR/Collections team via Microsoft Teams.
• Support administrative tasks to ensure smooth team operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of AR/collections or administrative finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data formatting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Quick learner, proactive, and highly organized.

Team Structure
You will join a 3-member AR/Collections team working collaboratively to clean up outstanding receivables.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal