Accounts Receivable Analyst

Robert Half • Oak Brook, IL • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a financial services organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong experience in cash application, payment research, and account reconciliation. The person in this role will help ensure customer payments are recorded correctly, discrepancies are investigated thoroughly, and account activity is maintained with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Apply customer remittances accurately and within established timelines to keep account balances current.

Examine payment exceptions such as partial remittances, deductions, credits, and disputed amounts, then determine the appropriate resolution.

Review electronic receipts, including ACH, wire, and lockbox activity, and post transactions correctly within the accounts receivable system.

Research unapplied or incorrectly posted cash by working through supporting details and reconciling open items.

Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve payment questions, outstanding balances, and posting discrepancies.

Maintain organized account records and documentation to support daily processing, audits, and follow-up activities.

Contribute to account reconciliations, aging review, reporting, and month-end close support as needed.

Respond promptly to inquiries related to customer payments, cash receipts, and account activity.

Identify recurring payment issues and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy and reduce exceptions.

The salary range for this position is $27 to $31. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements - At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience with substantial hands-on responsibility for cash application.

Background working with complex payment scenarios across multiple invoices, customer accounts, or remittance @types.

Proven ability to investigate short pays, deductions, credits, disputes, and other posting variances.

Experience processing electronic payments such as ACH, wire transfers, and lockbox transactions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or enterprise financial systems.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

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.

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