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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$48,540 / year median in Delaware
-13% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a busy onsite team in Delaware. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong billing, collections, and cash application experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will support accurate invoicing, maintain account balances, and communicate professionally with customers, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders to keep receivables current.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue customer invoices with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining complete billing records.
- Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and drive commercial collections efforts to improve payment performance.
- Apply incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and resolve discrepancies related to cash activity.
- Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate variances to ensure balances are accurate and current.
- Respond to questions from clients, insurance partners, and internal teams regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Use systems such as Xactimate, Cotality, and internal software to manage billing workflows and document account activity.
- Review account details regularly to identify issues, support resolution of payment concerns, and reduce aging balances.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Hands-on background in billing, cash applications, collections, and daily cash activity processing.
- Experience handling commercial collections and maintaining clear, detail-focused customer communication.
- Ability to reconcile accounts and identify payment discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency working in software platforms used for invoicing and receivables management, including the ability to learn proprietary systems quickly.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an onsite, permanent setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills when working with customers, insurance carriers, and internal departments.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance