<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a financial services organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Contract to permanent opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can manage complex cash application work, investigate payment issues, and help maintain accurate customer account balances. The position plays a key role in supporting timely cash posting, resolving exceptions, and partnering with internal teams and customers to keep receivables records accurate and up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Apply incoming customer payments with accuracy and within established timelines to maintain current account activity.</p><p>• Examine payment exceptions such as short pays, deductions, credits, and disputed amounts, then determine the appropriate resolution.</p><p>• Research unapplied or incorrectly posted cash and take corrective action to align receipts with the proper invoices or accounts.</p><p>• Handle electronic remittance activity, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and similar payment methods, while verifying supporting details.</p><p>• Communicate with customers and internal business partners to clarify remittance information and resolve outstanding payment questions.</p><p>• Reconcile customer accounts by reviewing aging, payment history, and open balances to identify and correct discrepancies.</p><p>• Support month-end close tasks, account analysis, and reporting related to cash receipts and accounts receivable activity.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation for payment transactions and provide records or explanations requested during audits.</p><p>• Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce posting errors, and strengthen cash application accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $27 to $30. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a financial services organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong experience in cash application, payment research, and account reconciliation. The person in this role will help ensure customer payments are recorded correctly, discrepancies are investigated thoroughly, and account activity is maintained with a high level of accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Apply customer remittances accurately and within established timelines to keep account balances current.</p><p>• Examine payment exceptions such as partial remittances, deductions, credits, and disputed amounts, then determine the appropriate resolution.</p><p>• Review electronic receipts, including ACH, wire, and lockbox activity, and post transactions correctly within the accounts receivable system.</p><p>• Research unapplied or incorrectly posted cash by working through supporting details and reconciling open items.</p><p>• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve payment questions, outstanding balances, and posting discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain organized account records and documentation to support daily processing, audits, and follow-up activities.</p><p>• Contribute to account reconciliations, aging review, reporting, and month-end close support as needed.</p><p>• Respond promptly to inquiries related to customer payments, cash receipts, and account activity.</p><p>• Identify recurring payment issues and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy and reduce exceptions.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $27 to $31. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>