Accounts Recievable and Collections Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist in Kansas City, MO. This contract-to-hire role focuses on AR and collections, lien waivers, and detailed documentation while collaborating with Project Managers and clients.

The candidate will handle reviews of contracts, perform Excel-based data work, and maintain accuracy amid changing priorities. Hybrid schedule offered after training period.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts receivable and collections experience required.
• Lien waiver experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to juggle, prioritize, and pivot between multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail while still working efficiently.
• Strong written, email, and phone communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with both internal teams and clients.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, filters, reporting, and data entry.
• Ability to review contracts and detailed documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounts receivable and collections activities
• Assist with lien waivers and related documentation
• Review and work with contracts and detailed documentation
• Communicate regularly with internal Project Managers and external clients regarding AR and billing matters
• Assist with audit requests
• Create and maintain reports related to job costs and current project billings
• Perform Excel-based data entry, reporting, filtering, and formula work
• Manage multiple requests and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Skills

AR experience

Collections

Excel

Prioritization

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Early start preferred, approximately 6:30 or 7:00 AM

Hybrid: On-site during the temporary/training period; once permanent, potential for a 3 days in office / 2 days remote hybrid schedule

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Accounting Administrator to join a busy accounting team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the intention of converting the right candidate to permanent employment quickly.

The ideal candidate will have strong AR and collections experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to pivot between multiple priorities without getting bogged down in the details. This position involves frequent communication with internal Project Managers and clients, so strong phone and email communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounts receivable and collections activities
• Assist with lien waivers and related documentation
• Review and work with contracts and detailed documentation
• Communicate regularly with internal Project Managers and external clients regarding AR and billing matters
• Assist with audit requests
• Create and maintain reports related to job costs and current project billings
• Perform Excel-based data entry, reporting, filtering, and formula work
• Manage multiple requests and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Previous accounts receivable and collections experience required
• Lien waiver experience is a plus
• Strong ability to juggle, prioritize, and pivot between multiple responsibilities
• Excellent attention to detail while still working efficiently
• Strong written, email, and phone communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with both internal teams and clients
• Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, filters, reporting, and data entry
• Ability to review contracts and detailed documentation