Accounts Receivable Specialist Deerfield, IL | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Deerfield, Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables operations and can manage billing, payment application, and customer account follow-up with accuracy. The role will work across daily cash activity, commercial collections, and deduction review to help maintain healthy account balances and consistent financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for ongoing billing activity.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash transactions in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue invoices, and manage commercial collection efforts professionally.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and deductions to determine root causes and support resolution.
• Review daily cash activity and ensure all receipts are recorded correctly within receivables records.
• Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and documentation needed for payment resolution.
• Maintain organized account details and provide updates on aged receivables, collection status, and unresolved items.