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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,497 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to support their accounting team. This position will be responsible for accurately processing customer payments, maintaining accounts receivable records, assisting with collections, and resolving account discrepancies. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and post customer payments accurately and timelyMaintain customer accounts and ensure transactions are properly recordedPrepare and send customer invoices and statementsMonitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balancesAssist with collection efforts and communicate with customers regarding account balancesResearch and resolve billing and payment discrepanciesReconcile customer accounts and identify unapplied or misapplied paymentsPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reportsAssist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliationsMaintain accurate and organized electronic and physical recordsRespond to customer and internal inquiries regarding billing and account activitySupport the accounting team with additional duties and special projects as needed
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and post customer payments accurately and timelyMaintain customer accounts and ensure transactions are properly recordedPrepare and send customer invoices and statementsMonitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balancesAssist with collection efforts and communicate with customers regarding account balancesResearch and resolve billing and payment discrepanciesReconcile customer accounts and identify unapplied or misapplied paymentsPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reportsAssist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliationsMaintain accurate and organized electronic and physical recordsRespond to customer and internal inquiries regarding billing and account activitySupport the accounting team with additional duties and special projects as needed