Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Deerfield, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables operations and can manage billing, payment application, and customer account follow-up with accuracy. The role will work across daily cash activity, commercial collections, and deduction review to help maintain healthy account balances and consistent financial reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for ongoing billing activity.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash transactions in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue invoices, and manage commercial collection efforts professionally.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and deductions to determine root causes and support resolution.
• Review daily cash activity and ensure all receipts are recorded correctly within receivables records.
• Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and documentation needed for payment resolution.
• Maintain organized account details and provide updates on aged receivables, collection status, and unresolved items.

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable within a detail-focused business environment.

• Working knowledge of cash applications, billing support, and daily cash activity processing.

• Ability to manage commercial collections while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

• Experience researching deductions, payment variances, and account discrepancies.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to keep financial records accurate and current.

• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders.

The hourly salary range for this position is $25.00 to $29.00. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.