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Description We are looking for a dedicated Credit and Collections Specialist to join our team in Skokie, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing credit assessments, ensuring timely payments, and overseeing accounts receivable reporting. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills to support the organization’s financial health.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up with clients to encourage timely payments and resolve outstanding balances.

• Process, update, and manage information related to credit applications.

• Review and adjust customer credit limits, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Assist with customer account clean-up and maintain accurate records.

• Support the Treasury team by providing insights on accounts receivable status.

• Address and resolve credit card chargebacks promptly, including submitting required documentation.

• Contribute to month-end reporting for accounts receivable and support balance sheet reconciliations.

• Monitor business trends and develop actionable metrics for accounts receivable.

• Collaborate with team members to improve collection processes and maintain strong customer relationships. Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in business-to-business credit and collections.

• Proficiency in accounting software systems such as Great Plains, IBM AS/400, and Accurint.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and solve problems with critical thinking.

• Experience in billing functions and customer service within a financial context.

• Must be a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $24.00. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.

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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