Accounts Receivable Specialist Job at Robert Half (Newburgh)

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Newburgh

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Our manufacturing organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our billing, cash application, and collections functions. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment and understands the financial rhythms of a manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will have strong AR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams such as production, shipping, sales, and customer service. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is a plus, but not required.

Job Responsibility:

Customer Billing — Generate and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipments, purchase orders, contracts, and manufacturing job data
Cash Application — Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) to the correct accounts and invoices
research and resolve unapplied cash
Collections Management — Monitor aging reports, follow up on past-due accounts, and maintain professional communication to resolve outstanding balances
Account Reconciliation — Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
investigate discrepancies and resolve issues promptly
Credit Review — Assist with evaluating customer creditworthiness and monitoring credit limits
Manufacturing Order Review — Validate job costing, shipment data, and production records to ensure accurate billing
Deductions & Disputes — Research customer short-pays, pricing discrepancies, freight disputes, and quality-related claims
Reporting — Prepare weekly AR aging, cash receipts, and collections status reports for management
Month-End Close — Support closing activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and audit documentation
Customer Communication — Serve as the primary point of contact for AR-related inquiries
maintain strong customer relationships
Process Improvement — Identify opportunities to streamline AR workflows and enhance accuracy and efficiency

Requirements:

2–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Strong understanding of billing, cash application, and collections processes
Proficiency with ERP systems
Great Plains experience is a plus but not required
Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation)
Ability to interpret purchase orders, shipping documents, and manufacturing job records
Strong communication and customer-service mindset
High attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment

Nice to have:

Experience with EDI invoicing
Familiarity with manufacturing job costing
Knowledge of sales tax rules and freight billing
Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement environments

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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