Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Robert Half - Davenport, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Davenport, IA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist role at Robert Half involves managing accounts receivable and executing collections efforts to ensure timely payments for services rendered. This position is ideal for individuals with a proactive approach to accounts receivable and collections, emphasizing attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers with past-due accounts via phone and email.
• Accurately generate and distribute invoices in a timely manner.
• Apply customer payments to appropriate accounts with precision.
• Monitor accounts receivable to track payment status and address delays.
• Maintain detailed records of payments and outstanding balances.
• Document collection activities and update customer account information.
• Assist the accounting department with additional ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• Strong phone communication skills; comfortable making outbound collection calls.
• Background in accounts receivable or collections is highly preferred.
• Ability to handle challenging conversations with professionalism and persistence.
• Demonstrated work experience requiring a high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan