Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment tracking.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile cash activity to ensure financial data remains current and correct.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up with commercial clients regarding overdue accounts, and help reduce aging receivables.
• Review account discrepancies, research payment issues, and work with internal teams to resolve billing concerns efficiently.
• Prepare and manage billing transactions in alignment with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to receivables, collections activity, and payment application for audit readiness and reporting purposes.
• Communicate professionally with customers and business partners to address account questions and support payment resolution.

Requirements

• Experience working in accounts receivable within an accounting or finance environment.
• Practical knowledge of cash application processes, account reconciliation, and daily cash activity handling.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage follow-up efforts tactfully and effectively.
• Familiarity with billing operations and the ability to identify and resolve invoice-related discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when updating financial records and reviewing transactions.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for receivables processing and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts receivable, practical experience in cash application, and a proven track record in managing commercial collections. They should be proficient in using accounting systems and software, and possess excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Application
• Commercial Collections
• Billing Operations
• Financial Record Management
• Communication Skills

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a long-term contract opportunity based in Scarborough, Maine.