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Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a busy finance team in Lakewood, Washington on a Contract basis. This position supports high-volume billing and payment activity, with a strong emphasis on accurate invoicing, receivable tracking, and account maintenance. The role works across event-related and program-related billing while helping ensure payments are applied correctly and customer records remain current. Responsibilities: u2022 Oversee daily accounts receivable tasks by coordinating billing, payment posting, and account follow-up across assigned customer groups. u2022 Prepare and issue invoices for event-related services, partner agreements, and other non-student customer accounts with a high level of accuracy. u2022 Establish new customer profiles in the system and maintain account information to support smooth billing and collection activity. u2022 Record financial adjustments such as interest charges, refunds, and rebates while ensuring transactions are reflected correctly in bank-related records. u2022 Enter receivable activity into the appropriate accounting module and keep documentation organized for efficient tracking and reconciliation. u2022 Monitor the status of event service transactions, payments, and refunds to maintain complete and accurate financial records. u2022 Investigate incoming electronic and check payments to determine the proper application to open invoices, receivables, or revenue entries. u2022 Share payment details with internal teams as needed and support billing activity tied to Running Start and Event Services in a fast-paced environment. Requirements u2022 Previous experience in billing or accounts receivable is required. u2022 Hands-on knowledge of high-volume payment processing, cash application, and receivable transactions. u2022 Experience with PeopleSoft is strongly preferred. u2022 Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional work accurately under tight timelines. u2022 Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach when working with internal and external contacts. u2022 Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and resolve issues efficiently. u2022 Familiarity with ACH payments, cash activity, and commercial collections processes is a plus. Robert Half is the worldu2019s 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 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. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.