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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half • Chantilly, VA 20151 • Posted 7 days ago

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Robert Half is offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chantilly, Virginia. The role involves a range of accounting functions, including full-cycle accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, billing, and the use of Microsoft Excel and Dynamics NAV for various accounting duties. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date customer credit records, monitoring accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately process customer credit applications in a timely manner
  • Maintain up-to-date and precise records of customer credit
  • Monitor customer accounts and initiate appropriate actions when necessary
  • Carry out invoicing, collections, and billing duties consistently and efficiently
  • Use Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis
  • Utilize Dynamics NAV for various accounting tasks
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards and regulations
  • Handle cash activities and cash collections as per organizational policies
  • Execute additional accounting tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, must have AR experience with a government contractor
  • Proficiency in performing accounting functions and accounts receivable (AR)
  • Proven experience in billing functions and cash activity
  • Expertise in cash collections and collections processes
  • Familiarity with Dynamics NAV software
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in work
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
  • Willingness to continue learning and improving accounting skills

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chantilly, Virginia. The role encompasses a range of accounting functions, predominantly focusing on full-cycle accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and billing. The successful candidate will also be required to utilize Microsoft Excel and Dynamics NAV for various other accounting duties.

Responsibilities:

- Accurately process customer credit applications in a timely manner

- Maintain up-to-date and precise records of customer credit

- Monitor customer accounts and initiate appropriate actions when necessary

- Carry out invoicing, collections, and billing duties consistently and efficiently

- Use Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis

- Utilize Dynamics NAV for various accounting tasks

- Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards and regulations.

- Handle cash activities and cash collections as per organizational policies

- Execute additional accounting tasks as assigned by management. Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, must have AR experience with a government contractor

- Proficiency in performing accounting functions and accounts receivable (AR).

- Proven experience in billing functions and cash activity.

- Expertise in cash collections and collections processes.

- Familiarity with Dynamics NAV software.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- High attention to detail and accuracy in work.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

- Willingness to continue learning and improving accounting skills.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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