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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.

$44,227 / year median in Ohio

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a short-term Contract assignment in Elyria, Ohio. In this onsite role, you will help clean up cash application activity and reconcile a high-volume customer account by reviewing transactions, identifying variances, and supporting accurate account balances. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who brings strong analytical skills, hands-on NetSuite experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Examine account activity for a major customer and perform detailed reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate.
  • Review posted cash transactions and validate that payments have been applied correctly within the accounts receivable process.
  • Investigate outstanding items such as unapplied cash, deductions, chargebacks, and other payment-related differences.
  • Trace transaction history to identify the source of discrepancies and take appropriate steps to resolve them.
  • Record reconciliation work clearly and maintain organized support files for auditability and team reference.
  • Use NetSuite to assess customer payment records, account details, and collection activity tied to open items.
  • Help preserve data accuracy by verifying financial information throughout the cleanup effort.
  • Provide additional support to the accounting team on billing, cash activity, and related receivables tasks as needed.