Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Michigan on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on managing customer credit, supporting collection efforts, and helping maintain healthy receivables across a commercial account portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with sales and accounting partners to support timely payment activity and informed credit decisions.

Responsibilities:

Open and maintain customer accounts by gathering documentation, reviewing credit information, and establishing appropriate credit terms. Evaluate customer creditworthiness and release orders based on risk assessment and account standing. Manage business-to-business collections by following up on outstanding balances and resolving past-due invoices in a thorough manner. Monitor aging reports and take action on receivables across current and delinquent accounts, including 30, 60, and 90-day balances. Partner with the sales team to address credit questions, account status concerns, and order-related issues that may affect payment timing. Coordinate with accounting support staff to keep account records accurate and ensure billing-related items are addressed promptly. Investigate account discrepancies and work with internal contacts and customers to bring accounts into balance. Support day-to-day accounts receivable operations excluding cash application activities. Maintain clear documentation of collection activity, credit decisions, and customer communication for reporting and audit readiness. Requirements - Experience working in accounts receivable, with hands-on responsibility for credit and collections. Ability to review customer credit information and make sound decisions regarding account setup and order release. Knowledge of commercial collections practices and receivables aging management. Familiarity with billing support functions and account reconciliation processes. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales and accounting team members. High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining customer records and tracking outstanding balances. Proficiency in standard business systems and spreadsheets used for receivables monitoring and reporting. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .