Accounts Receivable Specialist Burr Ridge, IL | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing company in Oak Brook Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow by overseeing customer invoicing, collections activity, and construction-related billing documentation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in construction accounting, including progress billing and lien waiver administration, and can work effectively with project teams, customers, and internal finance partners.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee receivable balances for construction and commercial accounts, keeping aging current and escalating overdue items in a timely manner.

• Conduct collection outreach with customers to secure payment, resolve delinquent balances, and maintain clear records of all follow-up activity.

• Research invoice discrepancies, short-pay situations, and disputed charges, then coordinate with internal teams to reach accurate resolution.

• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings for construction projects, ensuring each billing package reflects contract terms and work completed.

• Partner with project managers to gather supporting documents needed for customer billing submissions and payment applications.

• Administer conditional and unconditional lien waivers, track release status, and maintain organized project documentation tied to payment requirements.

• Reconcile customer accounts, answer billing and balance questions, and support accurate receivable reporting during month-end close.

• Produce aging, collections, and cash flow reports for leadership while helping improve billing accuracy, compliance, and overall collection performance.

The salary range for this position is $20 to $26. 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.