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Accounting SpecialistRobert Half

  • Not-remote
  • Temp
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Salary
  • Dixon, IL

Job Summary

Description

A well-established manufacturing organization who is also on the GROW is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support a growing finance team. This opportunity offers the chance to step into a highly visible role where you'll help strengthen critical accounting processes while working alongside a collaborative leadership team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership of the AR process, thrives in a manufacturing environment, and can balance customer communication with strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do

  • Generate and distribute customer invoices

  • Manage accounts receivable aging and follow-up activities

  • Perform business-to-business collections

  • Apply customer payments and maintain accurate records

  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies

  • Support release of vehicle titles by ensuring customer payments are received and properly applied

  • Assist with month-end accounting activities as needed

  • Provide backup support for payroll, accounts payable, and other accounting functions when required

  • Maintain accurate documentation within the ERP system

Why This Opportunity

  • Established organization with a strong reputation and long-term stability

  • Visible role with direct impact on business operations

  • Flexible work environment

  • Opportunity to expand responsibilities beyond traditional accounts receivable

  • Contract-to-hire path with long-term growth potential

  • Collaborative leadership team focused on improving processes and building a stronger finance organization

  • Compensation to align with experience offered

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys owning the AR process, solving problems, and supporting a team during an exciting period of operational improvement, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and connect with our team directly at (563) 359-3995!

Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience

  • Experience with invoicing, cash applications, payment posting, and collections

  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals

  • Prior experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Microsoft Excel fluency

  • ERP experience required

Highly Preferred

  • Manufacturing industry experience

  • Epicor ERP experience

  • Experience supporting multiple accounting functions in a small-to-mid-sized business environment

  • Exposure to payroll or accounts payable processes

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