Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half client is in need of an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract. Ideal skillset will include business-to-business collections, and journal entries. Responsibilities include generating timely and accurate customer invoices on a monthly basis, maintaining accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, verifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment, monitoring incoming payments and ensuring they are applied correctly, reconciling accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger, resolving discrepancies between customer payments and invoices, handling customer inquiries regarding bills or payments, assisting with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, developing reports related to accounts receivable activity, working with other departments to resolve billing issues or disputes, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to accounts receivable activities.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldor equivalent experience, 1+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced environment, proficiency with financial software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle) and intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with sharp attention to detail.