Accounts Receivable Analyst

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract to hire capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can evaluate payment activity, investigate discrepancies, and keep cash application records accurate in a fast-moving environment. The position requires strong analytical judgment, consistent follow-through, and the ability to manage a high volume of account activity while meeting daily deadlines.Responsibilities:• Process a large daily volume of incoming account cases and partially applied cash items, ensuring payments are posted accurately and supporting details are documented on time.• Investigate aged and unresolved account items through detailed research and reconciliation, using working files and available records to clear outstanding issues.• Retrieve payment information from customer portals and align remittances with open invoice aging to support accurate cash application for high-volume accounts.• Resolve payment exceptions such as duplicate payments, missing remittance information, and unapplied receipts by identifying root causes and taking corrective action.• Interpret customer remittance documents and related backup materials to determine the proper application of funds across invoices and accounts.• Monitor automated cash matching results, correct exceptions when matching fails, and manually resolve transactions that require additional review.• Ensure all cases received during the month are worked and completed within the required accounting period while maintaining service and productivity targets.• Review customer service adjustment requests for completeness and accuracy before entering approved changes into the system.• Contribute to team initiatives focused on root cause analysis, process improvement, workflow mapping, and coordination across functional groups.• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, payment research, or a closely related accounting function.• Strong background in heavy reconciliation work with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve complex payment issues accurately.• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.• Experience using accounting software, ERP platforms, CRM tools, and ADP or similar financial systems.• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, billing activity, cash posting, and related accounting controls.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing data, analyzing account activity, and supporting reconciliations.• Ability to follow established procedures, interpret remittance details, and exercise sound judgment when handling exceptions.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 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.