Accounts Receivable Analyst

at Robert Half in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

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.

Responsibilities:

- Apply incoming customer payments with accuracy and within established timelines to maintain current account activity.

- Examine payment exceptions such as short pays, deductions, credits, and disputed amounts, then determine the appropriate resolution.

- Research unapplied or incorrectly posted cash and take corrective action to align receipts with the proper invoices or accounts.

- Handle electronic remittance activity, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and similar payment methods, while verifying supporting details.

- Communicate with customers and internal business partners to clarify remittance information and resolve outstanding payment questions.

- Reconcile customer accounts by reviewing aging, payment history, and open balances to identify and correct discrepancies.

- Support month-end close tasks, account analysis, and reporting related to cash receipts and accounts receivable activity.

- Maintain organized documentation for payment transactions and provide records or explanations requested during audits.

- Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce posting errors, and strengthen cash application accuracy.

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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

- Demonstrated ability to process complex payment scenarios across multiple invoices, accounts, or partial remittances.

- Experience researching and resolving unapplied cash, misapplied payments, deductions, credits, and other account discrepancies.

- Background working in a high-volume environment with electronic payment types such as ACH, wire transfers, and lockbox receipts.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or receivables systems used for transaction review and reconciliation.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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