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Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Columbus, OH)
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Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the billing, collections, and reconciliation of customer accounts. This role is crucial to maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Key Responsibilities: Generate and send customer invoices accurately and on time. Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and proactively follow up on outstanding balances. Apply incoming payments to the correct accounts, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card payments. Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted. Resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and customer inquiries in a timely and detail oriented manner. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection efforts and communications. Prepare AR aging reports and assist with monthly financial reporting. Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve account issues. Assist with audit requests and documentation related to AR. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations. Requirements Requirements:
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Experience: 2–4 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). Experience with billing systems, ERP platforms, or AR automation tools is a plus. Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles, cash applications, and collections processes. Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting best practices. Soft Skills: High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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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