Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Northern Kentucky. This Contract position focuses on accurate billing, timely cash application, and proactive follow-up on outstanding customer balances. The role also provides administrative support related to customer account documentation and routine financial operations while helping maintain efficient day-to-day receivables processes.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and distribute customer invoices each day for multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

• Monitor outstanding accounts, investigate unpaid balances, and communicate with customers to secure payment within established collection targets.

• Apply daily cash receipts from the bank lockbox and record transactions accurately in the appropriate systems.

• Process electronic payments, credit card transactions, and check payments while verifying that all funds are posted correctly.

• Review bank activity, identify unapplied receipts, and update records so payments are reflected properly in financial systems.

• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations by comparing statements to internal records and resolving discrepancies as needed.

• Prepare customer credit application files for review, organize supporting documentation, and maintain digital account records.

• Create requested ship-to records, respond to documentation requests from customers and vendors, and provide forms such as tax exemption certificates, W-9s, and insurance documentation.

• Support additional accounts receivable and administrative tasks as business needs require.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable or a related accounting support role.

• Practical experience with invoicing, cash application, collections, and daily cash activity processing.

• Familiarity with commercial collections and the ability to research and resolve payment issues effectively.

• Proficiency working with financial or payment systems.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactions accurately across multiple payment methods.

• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Compensation

About Us

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 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.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.