Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Elgin, IL • 1d ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Elgin, Illinois. In this contract role, you will play a vital part in managing billing, collections, and account reconciliation processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the financial health of the organization.

AIA and construction industry experience is a must to be considered for this position. Thank you!

Responsibilities:

Prepare and issue invoices, progress billings, and change order requests in alignment with customer contracts.

Process and apply payments received via checks, wires, and other methods to customer accounts accurately.

Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up with customers to ensure timely collection of payments.

Create and maintain lien waivers in accordance with project-specific and state regulations.

Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer concerns in collaboration with internal teams.

Reconcile customer accounts and general ledger entries, particularly for complex, multi-phase construction projects.

Generate detailed weekly and monthly aging and collections reports for management review.

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer agreements, and industry-specific requirements.

Coordinate with project managers, sales teams, and other departments to optimize invoicing and collection processes.

Requirements

AIA and construction industry experience is a must to be considered for this position. Thank you!

-Proven experience in accounts receivable management, including invoicing and collections.

Familiarity with the construction industry and its specific billing practices.

Proficiency in Foundation software or similar accounting systems.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation.

Ability to handle lien waivers and ensure compliance with state-specific regulations.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex accounts.

Effective communication skills to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.

Ability to generate detailed financial reports and interpret data for decision-making purposes.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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