Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Brookfield, WI • 3h ago

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a Brookfield manufacturing client in the recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role focuses on managing the financial transactions related to customer payments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in handling accounts. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining strong customer relationships while supporting the finance team's overall operations.

This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full benefits package, paid time off and 401k match.

Primary Responsibilities:

Invoicing & Billing: Generate and process accurate and timely customer invoices for product shipments and services rendered. Ensure compliance with the company's billing policies and procedures.

Customer Account Management: Establish and maintain customer accounts, including setting up terms of payment, credit screening coordination, and account reconciliations.

Collections: Actively follow up on past-due accounts, identifying escalation points, and working with internal stakeholders to resolve disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.

Cash Applications: Apply incoming payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, etc.) to customer accounts, ensuring proper allocation and addressing payment discrepancies.

Reporting & Analysis: Prepare AR aging reports and key metrics for the team and management. Assess trends in collections, account statuses, and cash flow. Provide recommendations for process improvements.

Documentation & Audit Support: Maintain accurate records for AR processes. Support financial audits by preparing requested documentation and addressing inquiries related to AR.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, customer service, shipping, and other teams to resolve customer inquiries efficiently. Support the month-end close process by reconciling AR balances and preparing journal entries as needed.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered.

At least 2-4 years of full-cycle Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and accounting software. Comfort with running and interpreting AR aging and cash flow reports.

Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills for customer interactions.

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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