Accounts Receivable AnalystRobert Half

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a busy chemicals manufacturing organization in Southfield, Michigan. This contract opportunity offers the potential for a permanent position and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage a varied customer portfolio while supporting daily receivables activity in a fast-moving environment. The role focuses on cash application, collections follow-up, account reconciliation, and accurate reporting, while partnering with customers and internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues.

Responsibilities:

Track incoming customer payments across bank accounts and ensure receipts are recorded accurately and on time.

Apply daily cash transactions, maintain cash activity records, and support the preparation of regular cash forecasting updates.

Follow up with customers on past-due balances, scheduled remittances, and invoice-related questions to improve collection performance.

Issue invoices through accounting platforms and customer portals while monitoring submission status and resolving processing issues.

Reconcile customer accounts to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and bring outstanding items to resolution.

Prepare reports and supporting schedules related to cash receipts, receivables activity, and other accounting requests from management.

Enter banking transactions, coordinate deposits, and balance bank activity against internal records.

Maintain organized documentation for accounting files and intercompany receivable transactions.

Work through accounting exceptions by identifying root causes and recommending practical solutions as issues arise. Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience in accounts receivable or a related accounting function.

Working knowledge of accounts receivable operations, including aging review, commercial collections, billing, and cash application.

Familiarity with accounting and banking procedures, including bank reconciliation and cash activity tracking.

Experience using ERP or accounting software; exposure to Sage 100 is preferred.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Solid analytical and mathematical ability with strong attention to accuracy and detail.

Ability to manage high volumes of information, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

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