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Description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role primarily focuses on managing customer payments and account reconciliation, while also supporting accounts payable tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and have a strong understanding of debits, credits, and general accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Post customer payments including cash, check, credit card, ACH, wire, and EFT transactions.

+ Apply payments to correct invoices using Excel and accounting software.

+ Summarize account status for management reporting.

+ Investigate and resolve short payments, deductions, and unpaid invoices.

+ Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries regarding payments, shipments, credits, and returns.

+ Perform accounts payable tasks as needed, including invoice entry, payment scheduling, and vendor communication.

+ Maintain confidentiality and protect organizational data.

Day-to-Day Expectations:

+ Focus primarily on accounts receivable, with flexibility to assist in other accounting areas.

+ Manage a set of customer accounts independently, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.

+ Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation.

+ Enter invoices, verify accuracy, and follow up on payment issues.

+ Process returns and issue appropriate credits, ensuring accurate inventory and financial records.

+ Analyze data for inconsistencies and conduct research to resolve issues.

+ Adapt to varying workload volumes, which may fluctuate month to month.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

+ Experience in accounts receivable and general accounting.

+ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

+ Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

+ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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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