Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description Robert Half has partnered with a growing stable construction company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced AR/Collections Specialist. To be considered for this permanent position, the successful applicant will have project base collections experience in the construction, architecture. contracting or engineering industry. In this role, you will focus on managing accounts receivable, driving collections efforts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for optimizing processes. This company offers a hybrid work schedule and an excellent benefits offering. Job candidates must reside in the Raleigh/Durham area to be considered for this permanent AR/Collections Specialist position. Responsibilities: - Lead collections efforts to recover overdue payments, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely resolution. - Prepare and reconcile accounts receivable aging reports and other financial documents to align with the general ledger. - Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collections and accounts receivable to assess and improve efficiency. - Process incoming cash and check payments using a paperless system, ensuring accurate and prompt recording of transactions. - Investigate and resolve issues related to unapplied cash, ensuring proper allocation to client invoices. - Support month-end reporting processes, including generating and reconciling financial reports. - Optimize shared services accounts receivable processes to enhance performance and streamline workflows. - Maintain accurate financial records and dashboards to provide clear visibility into accounts receivable metrics. - Collaborate with other departments to address billing discrepancies and improve client communication. - Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all accounts receivable activities. Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and collections within a detail-oriented environment. - Proven expertise in handling commercial collections and cash applications. - Strong knowledge of billing functions, including AIA billing and account reconciliation. - Experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. - Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work across departments. - Familiarity with the construction, contracting, or engineering industries is highly desirable. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .