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Robert Half
AR/ Cash Applications
Career Insights for Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
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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.
$44,286 / year median in Florida
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to join a transport organization in Riviera Beach, Florida in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role focuses on processing a high volume of incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and investigating account discrepancies with a strong sense of urgency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with customers, managing transactional research, and using spreadsheets and financial systems to keep receivables current and records accurate.
Responsibilities:
- Apply a large volume of daily customer payments and port-related deposits to the correct accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
- Review remittance details, identify payment variances, and investigate exceptions to ensure account balances are properly updated.
- Contact customers directly to clarify short payments, unapplied cash, and other discrepancies affecting account resolution.
- Support accounts receivable activity by maintaining accurate records tied to billing, cash movement, and account status.
- Use Excel to track payment activity, reconcile open items, and organize research needed to resolve outstanding issues.
- Work within financial systems, including PeopleSoft after training, to post transactions and maintain reliable documentation.
- Assist with commercial collections follow-up when payment issues require additional outreach or account review.
- Contribute to post-close cash application processing and related tasks needed to keep daily activity current.