Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a well-established company that is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team! This Accounts Receivable Specialist role focuses on accurate billing, timely cash application, and consistent follow-through on outstanding balances while maintaining reliable receivable records. The ideal AR Specialist candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple account activities and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule, ensuring billing details align with service activity and account requirements.
• Manage collection efforts by tracking open balances, contacting customers regarding overdue amounts, and applying incoming payments to the correct accounts.
• Review receivable aging and account activity to identify late payments, missing remittances, and other exceptions that require attention.
• Investigate billing or payment variances and work with internal and external contacts to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Produce monthly account statements and maintain organized customer records to support accurate account history and follow-up.
• Complete recurring receivables reporting for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including summaries requested by leadership.
• Support specialized billing processes for institutional or departmental customers, ensuring documentation and deadlines are handled correctly.
• 2-4+ years of high volume Accounts Receivable experience.
• Solid experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of general ledger concepts and how receivables activity impacts financial records is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems; experience with Sage Intacct is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process transactions accurately and maintain dependable documentation.
• Effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills for handling account follow-up and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with team members in a deadline-driven environment.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills for reviewing balances, reconciling issues, and preparing reports.

***For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply directly or send your resume to Jenny Bour via LinkedIn.