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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable/ Cash Application
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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.
$49,527 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job SummaryWe are hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist with a focus on cash application. This role will support the accurate and timely posting of customer payments, research unapplied cash, and help maintain the integrity of receivables records. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to work efficiently in a deadline-driven setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesPost customer payments received through various channelsApply cash accurately to customer accounts and open invoicesResearch and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepanciesReconcile daily cash activity and support account balancingCommunicate with internal teams regarding payment issuesMaintain accurate customer account recordsAssist with account reconciliations and reportingSupport month-end close and audit requests related to receivables
Key ResponsibilitiesPost customer payments received through various channelsApply cash accurately to customer accounts and open invoicesResearch and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepanciesReconcile daily cash activity and support account balancingCommunicate with internal teams regarding payment issuesMaintain accurate customer account recordsAssist with account reconciliations and reportingSupport month-end close and audit requests related to receivables