Accounts Receivable Specialist

at Robert Half in Richmond, Maine, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a contract assignment supporting customer account review and revenue recovery efforts in Richmond, Maine. This position will focus on identifying billing discrepancies, validating account records, and helping resolve outstanding balances through clear and detail-focused client communication. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence in collections conversations, and hands-on experience working in QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities:

• Examine customer account records to identify unbilled services, inaccurate invoices, and other receivable issues requiring correction.
• Update and reconcile account details to ensure billing information is accurate, complete, and ready for follow-up action.
• Prepare and issue account statements and other billing documentation to support collection activity.
• Contact clients directly to review outstanding balances, clarify account status, and request timely payment.
• Work with customers to establish practical payment arrangements when needed while supporting collection goals.
• Apply incoming payments and maintain accurate cash activity records within the accounting system.
• Support billing corrections and account cleanup projects to improve the integrity of receivables data.
• Document collection efforts, customer responses, and account updates clearly in QuickBooks Online and related records. Requirements
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash application, and commercial collections.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online in a business accounting environment.
• Ability to handle direct payment follow-up conversations with professionalism and persistence.
• Strong accuracy and analytical skills for reviewing account discrepancies and reconciling records.
• Experience issuing statements, tracking outstanding balances, and following through on collection activity.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills when working with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a project-based workload independently and stay organized in a Contract role.

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