Accounts Receivable/Collections Analyst

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 very flexible hybrid schedule that allows almost a fully remote work situation. Job candidates must reside in North Carolina 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.

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and commercial collections,

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with invoicing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to manage commercial collections and resolve billing discrepancies effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with project billing, invoice processing, and collection processes in a client-focused services environment

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