<p>Robert Half proudly represents a client who is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist in Des Moines to support their finance department on a contract basis.</p><p> </p><p><u>Job Description:</u></p><p>As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your main duties will involve management of the Accounts Receivable pipeline, ensuring timely collection of payments, resolving billing issues, conducting account audits, and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the full cycle of Accounts Receivable activities: invoicing, cash posting, deductions, and collections.</li><li>Prepare regular financial and administrative reports.</li><li>Monitor and maintain client relationships.</li><li>Manage credit investigation and verification processes.</li><li>Engage in consistent follow up on delinquent account balances.</li><li>Ensure all transactions are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p> We’re looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to join our accounting team. This role primarily focuses on managing customer payments and account reconciliation, while also supporting accounts payable tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and have a strong understanding of debits, credits, and general accounting principles.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Post customer payments including cash, check, credit card, ACH, wire, and EFT transactions.</li><li>Apply payments to correct invoices using Excel and accounting software.</li><li>Summarize account status for management reporting.</li><li>Investigate and resolve short payments, deductions, and unpaid invoices.</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries regarding payments, shipments, credits, and returns.</li><li>Perform accounts payable tasks as needed, including invoice entry, payment scheduling, and vendor communication.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and protect organizational data.</li></ul><p><strong>Day-to-Day Expectations:</strong></p><ul><li>Focus primarily on accounts receivable, with flexibility to assist in other accounting areas.</li><li>Manage a set of customer accounts independently, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.</li><li>Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper documentation.</li><li>Enter invoices, verify accuracy, and follow up on payment issues.</li><li>Process returns and issue appropriate credits, ensuring accurate inventory and financial records.</li><li>Analyze data for inconsistencies and conduct research to resolve issues.</li><li>Adapt to varying workload volumes, which may fluctuate month to month.</li></ul><p><br></p>