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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
A busy construction organization is adding an Accounts Receivable Clerk to its accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who likes a fast-paced environment and enjoys seeing how accounting connects to real projects. You'll support the accounting department with customer billing, payment posting, project documentation, and collections follow-up, while working alongside project managers and operations.
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesPrepare and process customer invoices for active projectsPost incoming customer paymentsMaintain accurate AR records by project and customerReview billing documentation for completenessAssist with progress billing and project-related invoicingTrack outstanding invoices and past-due balancesResearch payment discrepancies and billing questionsCoordinate with project managers regarding missing billing informationProcess credit memos and account adjustmentsReconcile customer statementsMaintain supporting documentation for customer accountsAssist with monthly AR reporting and aging analysisFollow up with customers regarding outstanding balancesHelp ensure billing is completed accurately and on schedule
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesPrepare and process customer invoices for active projectsPost incoming customer paymentsMaintain accurate AR records by project and customerReview billing documentation for completenessAssist with progress billing and project-related invoicingTrack outstanding invoices and past-due balancesResearch payment discrepancies and billing questionsCoordinate with project managers regarding missing billing informationProcess credit memos and account adjustmentsReconcile customer statementsMaintain supporting documentation for customer accountsAssist with monthly AR reporting and aging analysisFollow up with customers regarding outstanding balancesHelp ensure billing is completed accurately and on schedule