We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate payment records, supporting billing activities, and ensuring incoming funds are applied correctly to client accounts. The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day receivables operations while working with automated invoicing processes and cash receipt entries.
Responsibilities:
- Record and apply incoming payments to customer accounts with a high level of accuracy across multiple payment methods.
- Enter daily cash receipts and ensure transactions are posted correctly in the receivables system.
- Support invoice processing activities, including working with partially automated billing workflows.
- Review account balances and perform reconciliations to help maintain accurate customer records.
- Monitor payment activity and follow up on outstanding amounts through clear written communication.
- Assist with payment processing for online, credit card, and other incoming remittance types.
- Verify billing and payment details to reduce discrepancies and support timely resolution of account issues.
- Use integrated accounting and operational systems to update receivables information and maintain complete records.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, or cash application functions.
- Demonstrated accuracy in posting payments and entering financial data.
- Hands-on experience with cash receipts, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
- Familiarity with automated invoicing environments and approved invoice handling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting platforms such as Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar systems.
- Ability to manage incoming payments and collections activity in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong written communication skills for email correspondence with customers and internal teams. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
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