You’ll want to assess your candidate’s understanding of basic accounting information. The interviewee should mention items such as a purchase order number, price per hour or item, dates, contact information, descriptions of items or services, payment terms and due dates and shipping or handling charges, if necessary. You may also want to discuss whether the candidate has experience using or creating invoice templates as well. What to look for in an answer:

• Understanding of key invoice elements
• Experience with invoice template use and/or creation
• General comprehension of accounting terms

You’ll want to evaluate your candidate’s experience level with whatever software program your company uses. Evaluate the candidate’s familiarity with common accounting programs include Quick Books, ZoHo, GnuCash, Microsoft Dynamics, and SAP. If your company uses a proprietary system, you may want to select a few components of this system, and discuss whether your candidate has experience with similar accounting software. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience with the accounting system you use
• Desire to learn a new or proprietary system
• Broad understanding of accounting software

An 1249788586accounts receivable9.73accounting7.17accounts receivable specialist3.34accounts payable2.98bookkeeper1.81149595417224967.5522.2544.50HOURLY42071243652025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05accounts receivable specialist needs to enter, track and manage a great deal of financial information for most organizations. You’ll want to assess your candidate’s experience in analyzing transactions, debits, and credits. Many specialists will also be asked to create financial reports and statements for management. Accounts receivable specialists may need to manage bank deposits and check receipts as well as handle payments. You’ll be looking for experience in these areas. What to look for in an answer:

• Understanding of accounting analysis
• Experience in producing standard reports and statements
• Detail-oriented philosophy on career and position

Even the most cautious 1249788586accounts receivable9.73accounting7.17accounts receivable specialist3.34accounts payable2.98bookkeeper1.81149595417224967.5522.2544.50HOURLY42071243652025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05accounts receivable specialist will make or discover an error from time to time. You’ll want to understand how your candidate researches and resolves accounting discrepancies. Look for an emphasis on documenting findings and comprehensive descriptions of why the discrepancy occurred. Financial information can be sensitive, and there’s the risk of mismanagement of funds. You’ll want to understand how your candidates handle those situations. What to look for in an answer:

• Ability to provide extensive explanations
• Experience with finding and resolving discrepancies
• Willingness to work within your operating procedures

Accounts receivable specialists must have a basic understanding of financial rules and regulations, including compliance with records and file management. Evaluate your candidate’s experience in this area by listening to how they’ve ensured compliance with accounts receivable document aging. This may be a manual system or an electronic one. You will want to understand whether your candidate has experience in managing information so it can be audited easily as well. What to look for in an answer:

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
• Understanding of audit requirements
• Experience with accounting records retention

Accounts receivable specialists are responsible for supporting accounting duties on behalf of an organization. This question helps interviewers determine a candidate's knowledge and understanding of their role within the larger context of their organization. A candidate's answer should emphasize:

• Ability to see the bigger picture
• Previous relevant experiences
• Commitment to quality work