Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half · Mountlake Terrace, WA · Yesterday
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We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a contract assignment in Washington. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can bring structure to aged receivables, investigate account issues thoroughly, and maintain strong customer relationships while driving timely payment resolution. The person in this role will support a focused accounts receivable project tied to post-acquisition cleanup efforts and will work closely with internal teams to improve account accuracy and balance status.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a portfolio of customer receivable accounts, balancing collection efforts with clear, service-oriented communication.
- Post incoming payments and apply cash correctly to customer accounts to keep records current and reliable.
- Review account activity, reconcile balances, and investigate billing variances or payment mismatches to determine root causes.
- Address a backlog of aged receivables related to acquired business activity and help bring outstanding accounts up to date.
- Coordinate with customer service, operations, and accounting teams to resolve disputes, clarify account details, and remove barriers to payment.
- Maintain organized documentation of account status, collection activity, and follow-up actions to support accurate reporting.
- Contribute to related accounting or administrative assignments as business needs evolve during the project.
- Use ServiceTitan to manage receivable activity, track account details, and support accurate billing and cash application workflows.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on accounts receivable experience.
- Proven success in commercial collections with a customer-focused approach to resolving outstanding balances.
- Experience applying cash, supporting billing functions, and managing daily cash activity accurately.
- Strong ability to research discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and resolve payment issues efficiently.
- Proficiency with ServiceTitan is required.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable contributing as a collaborative team member on a project-based assignment.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.