Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Baton Rouge, LA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate cash applications, and maintaining positive relationships with commercial clients. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute your expertise in a dynamic wholesale distribution environment.

Responsibilities:

Process and reconcile accounts receivable transactions with a high degree of accuracy.

Handle cash applications and ensure timely posting to customer accounts.

Manage commercial collections, including contacting clients and resolving outstanding balances.

Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring compliance with billing procedures.

Monitor and analyze cash activity to maintain up-to-date financial records.

Perform data entry tasks to update and maintain account information.

Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving payment discrepancies.

Communicate effectively with clients via email to follow up on payments and resolve issues.

Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounts receivable operations.

Maintain organized documentation to support auditing and reporting processes. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related field.

Proficiency in cash applications and commercial collections.

Strong knowledge of billing procedures and financial reconciliations.

High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate professionally.

Competence in handling email communications and resolving client issues.

Familiarity with cash activity monitoring and reporting.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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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