Accounts Receivable Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist position in Metairie offers a competitive salary and requires a high school diploma, with additional accounting education preferred. Responsibilities include processing payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have at least three years of AR experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Contact Hayley Euper for consideration.
Job Description
Description Robert Half is partnered with a leading company in the Metairie area in search of an Accounts Receivable Specialist. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining positive relationships with customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Process credit card payments from retail customers and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
- Post cash payments and manage cash receipts in a timely and efficient manner.
- Research and follow up on overdue accounts, addressing past-due items and resolving payment delays.
- Collaborate with internal teams to research and process credits, resolving customer-related issues and deductions.
- Address and resolve deduction issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assist with preparing journal entries to process deductions and complete end-of-period tasks.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain productive and effective relationships with customers and team members to support smooth operations.
- Contribute to team goals by demonstrating initiative and taking on additional responsibilities as needed. Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in accounting is a plus.
- Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts receivable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate-level Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to resolve issues with professionalism and tact in a timely manner.
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently solve problems.
- Positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half! 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
