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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Specialist in Mission, Kansas
Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Mission, Kansas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on managing incoming payments, supporting commercial collections activity, and helping maintain accurate customer account records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with billing and cash application tasks, and advanced Excel skills to support reporting and reconciliation work.
Responsibilities:
• Apply incoming payments accurately and promptly to customer accounts while resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Monitor outstanding balances and carry out commercial collection efforts through consistent follow-up with customers.
• Prepare and review invoices, account statements, and related billing documentation to support timely payment.
• Reconcile receivable activity by researching short pays, unapplied cash, deductions, and other account variances.
• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables, lookup functions, and formulas to analyze account data and support reporting needs.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records within Oracle and other accounting systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Partner with internal teams to address payment issues, clarify billing questions, and improve the flow of receivables.
• Assist with cash management activities and support process updates related to accounts receivable operations when needed. Requirements • Experience supporting accounts receivable functions, including cash application, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate professionally regarding past-due balances.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of Oracle or similar accounting software used for receivables management.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and maintain accurate financial records.
• High level of organization and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exposure to Excel VBA is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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