Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-established government organization in Clearwater, Florida. This fully onsite contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing receivables work, payment processing, invoicing, and customer support in a structured finance setting. The role offers the chance to broaden your experience through cross-training in finance operations while contributing dependable support to the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming receivables activity by recording customer payments, applying cash, and updating account records accurately. • Create invoices, post receipt transactions, and ensure billing documentation is completed in a timely manner. • Receive and process payments while maintaining accurate records of daily cash activity and related entries. • Prepare remote deposits, track deposit details, and maintain organized transaction logs for audit readiness. • Sort and handle treasury and revenue-related correspondence, ensuring financial items are routed and processed correctly. • Enter financial transactions and supporting backup into the organization's accounting system with a high level of accuracy. • Assist with reconciliations by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and helping resolve outstanding items. • Cross-train in additional finance operations duties to provide coverage and support broader departmental needs. • Help maintain continuity for the accounting team by supporting workloads related to staff coverage and ongoing system implementation efforts. • Respond to internal and external questions and maintain complete, well-organized financial records in line with established procedures. • Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting support, finance operations, or a similar transactional accounting role. • Working knowledge of invoicing, cash receipts, payment application, deposits, billing functions, or account reconciliation activities. • Candidates with accounts payable experience may be considered if they also have exposure to journal entries, general ledger work, reconciliations, or month-end tasks. • Familiarity with Oracle or experience using an ERP/accounting system in a finance environment is preferred. • Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, data entry, and simple formula usage. • Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy, documentation, and follow-through. • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts. • Ability to learn established procedures, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively across multiple finance functions. 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.