Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Phoenix, Arizona on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role centers on applying cash receipts accurately, maintaining organized payment records, and helping keep customer accounts current. The position also contributes to month-end activities and works in a hybrid environment with two days in the office each week. Responsibilities: • Record and apply incoming customer payments with a high degree of accuracy and within established timelines. • Review cash receipt activity and maintain detailed documentation to support account reconciliation and payment history. • Monitor assigned accounts to identify overdue balances and follow up on outstanding items to help reduce delinquency. • Coordinate with internal teams and customers to research discrepancies, resolve unapplied cash, and clear payment issues efficiently. • Assist with billing-related tasks and support the overall accounts receivable process to ensure accurate account status. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, validating cash activity, and completing assigned reporting tasks. • Maintain organized receivable records and provide updates on portfolio status, collection efforts, and unresolved exceptions. • Work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing in-office collaboration with remote responsibilities as needed. • Experience in accounts receivable with a strong focus on cash application and cash receipts processing. • Working knowledge of commercial collections and the ability to manage open balances professionally and effectively. • Familiarity with billing functions, payment posting, and daily cash activity reconciliation. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial transactions and account records. • Ability to support month-end close activities in a deadline-driven accounting environment. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills for resolving payment discrepancies and customer account issues. • Comfortable working in a hybrid schedule with two days on site in Phoenix, Arizona each week. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.