Accounts Receivable Specialist
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing stable construction company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced AR/Collections Specialist. <strong>To be considered for this permanent position, the successful applicant will have project base collections experience in the construction, architecture. contracting or engineering industry.</strong> In this role, you will focus on managing accounts receivable, driving collections efforts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for optimizing processes. This company offers a hybrid work schedule and an excellent benefits offering. <strong>Job candidates must reside in the Raleigh/Durham area to be considered for this permanent AR/Collections Specialist position.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead collections efforts to recover overdue payments, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely resolution.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile accounts receivable aging reports and other financial documents to align with the general ledger.</p><p>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collections and accounts receivable to assess and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Process incoming cash and check payments using a paperless system, ensuring accurate and prompt recording of transactions.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve issues related to unapplied cash, ensuring proper allocation to client invoices.</p><p>• Support month-end reporting processes, including generating and reconciling financial reports.</p><p>• Optimize shared services accounts receivable processes to enhance performance and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and dashboards to provide clear visibility into accounts receivable metrics.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to address billing discrepancies and improve client communication.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all accounts receivable activities.</p>
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and collections within a detail-oriented environment.<br>• Proven expertise in handling commercial collections and cash applications.<br>• Strong knowledge of billing functions, including AIA billing and account reconciliation.<br>• Experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.<br>• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.<br>• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work across departments.<br>• Familiarity with the construction, contracting, or engineering industries is highly desirable.
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- Raleigh, NC
- onsite
- Permanent
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55000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing stable construction company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced AR/Collections Specialist. <strong>To be considered for this permanent position, the successful applicant will have project base collections experience in the construction, architecture. contracting or engineering industry.</strong> In this role, you will focus on managing accounts receivable, driving collections efforts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for optimizing processes. This company offers a hybrid work schedule and an excellent benefits offering. <strong>Job candidates must reside in the Raleigh/Durham area to be considered for this permanent AR/Collections Specialist position.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead collections efforts to recover overdue payments, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely resolution.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile accounts receivable aging reports and other financial documents to align with the general ledger.</p><p>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collections and accounts receivable to assess and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Process incoming cash and check payments using a paperless system, ensuring accurate and prompt recording of transactions.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve issues related to unapplied cash, ensuring proper allocation to client invoices.</p><p>• Support month-end reporting processes, including generating and reconciling financial reports.</p><p>• Optimize shared services accounts receivable processes to enhance performance and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and dashboards to provide clear visibility into accounts receivable metrics.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to address billing discrepancies and improve client communication.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all accounts receivable activities.</p>
- 2025-11-12T23:24:03Z