Accounts Receivable Specialist

We have an immediate need for an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client in the Modesto market for a temporary role. The position will be working onsite Monday-Friday with full time hours.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for supporting customer credit, receivables, cash application, account reconciliation, collections, and account maintenance activities to help ensure timely cash flow and accurate financial reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, follow-through, customer service skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve account issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer credit applications from start to finish, including reviewing applications for completeness, gathering required documentation, checking credit references and reports, and communicating decisions.
• Set up and maintain customer accounts in internal accounting and operational systems.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity, aging balances, payment status, and collection priorities for assigned accounts.
• Contact customers regarding past-due balances, follow up on payment commitments, and document collection activity accurately and consistently.
• Research and resolve billing, cash application, credit, rebill, short-pay, and reconciliation issues in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
• Prepare credit memos, refunds, write-offs, monthly statements, deposits, and daily cash posting as needed.
• Prepare and distribute recurring aging reports and account updates for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Support industry-related receivables requirements, including project documentation, account setup, closeout items, and customer compliance documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable and cash receipts responsibilities, including reconciliations, review, and reporting.
• Provide backup support to other team members as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP, accounting, or receivables systems preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, credit review, account reconciliation, collections, and multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments preferred.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize collections activity, follow up consistently, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving, research, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong data entry and multitasking abilities with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter with a professional attitude and dependable work style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong numeric/data entry skills preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or accounting experience required.
• Experience in a project-based, distribution, service, or operationally complex billing environment is a plus.
• High school diploma required; additional coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• Experience processing credit applications, reviewing credit reports, reconciling customer accounts, and resolving payment discrepancies preferred.

For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP, accounting, or receivables systems preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, credit review, account reconciliation, collections, and multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments preferred.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize collections activity, follow up consistently, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving, research, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong data entry and multitasking abilities with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter with a professional attitude and dependable work style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong numeric/data entry skills preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or accounting experience required.
• Experience in a project-based, distribution, service, or operationally complex billing environment is a plus.
• High school diploma required; additional coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• Experience processing credit applications, reviewing credit reports, reconciling customer accounts, and resolving payment discrepancies preferred.

Compensation

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