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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half · Modesto, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate customer credit requests from initial intake through final decision, ensuring documentation is complete and references and reports are properly reviewed.
  • Create and update customer records across accounting and operational platforms while maintaining accurate account information.
  • Track outstanding balances, review aging trends, and prioritize collection efforts to support timely payment across assigned accounts.
  • Investigate payment discrepancies, billing concerns, short payments, and reconciliation issues by partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to reach resolution.
  • Complete daily and periodic receivable tasks such as cash posting, deposit preparation, credit adjustments, refunds, write-offs, and account statement distribution.
  • Produce regular aging summaries and account status updates for leadership, sales partners, and credit management stakeholders.
  • Manage construction-related receivables activities, including documentation tied to lien rights, preliminary notices, job accounts, releases, and project closeout requirements.
  • Assist with month-end receivables close processes by performing reconciliations, reviews, and reporting assignments as needed.
  • Provide coverage for other accounts receivable functions, including lien administration support and occasional front desk assistance when required.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting roles.
  • Background in construction-related receivables is strongly preferred, especially in project-based billing or contractor environments.
  • Experience working in multiple accounting or business systems.
  • Solid understanding of credit review, account reconciliation, collections, and cash application processes.
  • Ability to manage deadlines, organize competing priorities, and follow through consistently on high-risk or overdue accounts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with accurate data entry and 10-key skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities, supported by a detail-oriented and dependable work style.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

TBD.

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