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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Scarborough, Maine. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, coordinating commercial collections, and handling billing-related activities with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage cash activity in a fast-paced accounting environment.

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.• 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.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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