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Accounts Receivable Specialist
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Robert Half
Decatur, AL (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Decatur, Alabama on a Contract basis. This onsite role is well suited for someone who can manage receivables accurately, support credit-related activities, and keep customer accounts current in a fast-paced environment. The position will focus on day-to-day cash activity, billing coordination, and commercial collections while maintaining strong attention to detail and clear communication.
Responsibilities:
- Process customer invoices, post incoming payments, and ensure accounts receivable records remain accurate and up to date.
- Apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to support timely account reconciliation.
- Monitor outstanding balances and conduct commercial collection follow-up to improve payment performance and reduce aging.
- Review customer credit information and assist with routine credit-related tasks that support sound account management.
- Maintain daily cash activity records and prepare documentation to help track receipts, adjustments, and account status.
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account variances in a timely manner.
- Prepare regular reports on receivable activity, collection progress, and account exceptions for management review.
- Support ongoing process needs within the receivables function while following company procedures and documentation standards. Requirements
- Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or collections is required.
- Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and customer account follow-up procedures.
- Ability to manage cash activity accurately and reconcile account transactions with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable using accounting or ERP systems and other standard business software for daily transaction processing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in an onsite work environment.
- Experience supporting credit-related activities is preferred.
- Background in a manufacturing or industrial setting is a plus.