Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

We are looking for a meticulous Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team located in Burr Ridge, Illinois. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial department by handling tasks related to customer accounts, billing, and collections. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adhere to established accounts receivable procedures
• Verify account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information
• Handle invalid or unauthorized deductions by following appropriate procedures
• Manage collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and coordinating with the billing department
• Negotiate with clients regarding their open account balances
• Maintain confidentiality of the organization’s information
• Communicate with customers via various channels to collect outstanding balances
• Facilitate dispute resolution as required
• Act as a liaison between various departments such as Order Entry, Finance, Controllership, cash application, and billing
• Coordinate the submission of cancellations, credits, and rebill requests
• Handle AIA billing/Lien Waiver submissions
• Accurately process customer credit applications and maintain customer credit records.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suites
• Familiarity with fundamental Accounting Functions
• Experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) management
• Knowledge of Billing Functions
• Ability to handle Cash Activity
• Experience in Check Processing
• Proficiency in SAP
• Knowledge of Lien Waivers
• Familiarity with AIA Billing
• Ability to identify and resolve Discrepancies in invoices or payments
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  
  
  

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.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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