Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Holland, Michigan on a Contract basis. This role focuses on supporting healthy cash flow through accurate billing, timely payment application, and consistent follow-up on outstanding customer balances. The position also partners with internal teams to address account questions, maintain reliable records, and contribute to monthly accounting activities. 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute customer invoices with a high level of accuracy while meeting established billing timelines.
• Review receivables aging regularly and communicate with customers to secure payment on past-due accounts.
• Research billing discrepancies, pricing concerns, and payment issues, then coordinate resolutions with appropriate internal teams.
• Create and update customer account records in the accounting system to ensure data remains complete and current.
• Post incoming payments, manage cash application activities, and reconcile customer ledgers to confirm account accuracy.
• Prepare accounting entries tied to receivables activity and assist with documentation needed for financial records.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, and finance colleagues to resolve account-related questions and improve collection outcomes.
• Maintain organized documentation of payment status, customer communications, and account adjustments for audit-ready records.
• Provide support during month-end close by assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and other accounts receivable tasks.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of invoicing, commercial collections, cash applications, account reconciliation, and cash activity processing.
• Experience using Sage Intacct, Sage accounting software, or similar financial systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting data and reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal business partners.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.
• More information available at roberthalf.gobenefits.net.