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Description

Robert Half is currently partnering with a growing company in the food production and distribution sector seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic accounting team in Kent, WA. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a customer-service mindset, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies. This is a permanent, direct-hire position with the opportunity for growth. Apply today!

Position Overview:

In this role, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage customer invoicing, collections, and payment application while providing administrative and customer service support. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate cash flow, maintaining account accuracy, and supporting general ledger integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Apply payments to customer accounts and record daily deposits

+ Post receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts and verify transactional accuracy

+ Communicate with customers to resolve discrepancies, including short payments, skipped invoices, and other billing issues

+ Perform account research and analysis to resolve outstanding issues

+ Develop positive relationships with customers while educating them on account status and payment expectations

+ Conduct routine collection calls on past due accounts

+ Process credits and debits to maintain accurate financial records

+ Support the month-end close process through journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations

+ Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

+ On-site attendance required

Salary and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $26-29/hour, eligible for overtime. Benefits offered with this position include Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k w/ a 4% match, and 3 weeks of PTO, along with other supplemental benefits.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

+ 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or related role

+ Experience working within ERP and MRP systems; Microsoft D365 strongly preferred

+ Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel (vLookup, Pivot Tables)

+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve billing and payment discrepancies

+ Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

+ Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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