Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Waterloo, IA • 20h ago

Description

Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing global manufacturer in the Waterloo area. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and keeping cash flow on track, this could be the perfect next step in your accounting career.

In this role, you'll be a key member of the accounting team, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders across multiple business units. You'll gain exposure to a variety of accounts receivable functions, from cash application and collections to account maintenance and credit reviews, while working in a collaborative and team-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Establish, maintain, and update customer (business partner) accounts

Manage collections activities and review aging reports across multiple business units

Post and apply daily cash transactions, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox payments, and credit card transactions

Perform account research, reconciliations, and detailed account analysis

Monitor customer credit limits and assist with credit-related reviews

Partner with Sales and other departments regarding sales orders, returns, and customer credits

Prepare and support monthly reporting activities

Maintain accurate records within the ERP system and ensure data integrity

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Accounts receivable or accounting experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities

Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills

Highly organized self-starter who can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior customer service experience

Experience supporting a manufacturing or assembly environment

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Experience working within SAP or another ERP system

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Contract-to-hire with long-term career potential

Global manufacturing organization with a collaborative culture

Broad exposure to accounting, collections, and customer-facing responsibilities

Ability to work in a hybrid capacity once hired permanently.

Stable, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can leverage your accounting expertise, customer service skills, and attention to detail while growing your career with an industry-leading manufacturer, we'd love to connect with you.

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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