An accounts receivable specialist manages incoming payments, tracks outstanding invoices, follows up on overdue accounts, and keeps your cash collection running smoothly.
A great Accounts Receivable Specialist does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Generate and send customer invoices accurately and on time
02Track and reconcile outstanding receivables
03Follow up on overdue accounts diplomatically
04Post customer payments and reconcile the AR subledger
05Prepare AR aging reports for leadership
How this hire moves your business forward: A dedicated AR specialist shortens your collection cycle, reduces DSO, and ensures cash hits your account faster. For growth-stage companies, this directly improves runway.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Accounts Receivable Specialists.
LatAm AR specialists are skilled in collections, cash application, and customer communication, often supporting US companies with structured follow-up processes.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Accounts Receivable Specialist Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Invoice generation
Collections follow-up
Payment reconciliation
AR aging analysis
Customer account management
Common Tools
QuickBooks
NetSuite
Bill.com
Excel
Stripe
Soft Skills & Traits
Persistent but diplomatic
Organized
Clear communicator
Detail-oriented
Customer-focused
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$42,000
$20,000
$22,000 / yr
Mid level
$55,000
$23,000
$32,000 / yr
Senior
$70,000
$28,000
$42,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has a clear, professional approach to collections follow-up
Aggressive or unprofessional in collections communication
Cannot reconcile the AR subledger
Has not worked with US business clients
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Accounts Receivable Specialist search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Accounts Receivable Specialist.
2-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm AR specialist brings the same rigor and professionalism as a US hire at a fraction of the cost. Their strong English communication skills make them effective in direct customer-facing collections work.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Yes. Many LatAm AR specialists have experience with recurring billing, subscription invoicing, and tools like Stripe or Chargebee.
Sur screens for professional communication skills and emotional intelligence as part of every AR search. We look for candidates with proven collections track records.
Ready to Hire a Accounts Receivable Specialist Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.