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Robert Half
Accounts 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.
$42,082 / year median in Louisiana
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customer accounts, resolving payment issues, and keeping billing records accurate and up to date. The role supports day-to-day receivables operations through cash application, account follow-up, and discrepancy research while contributing to an efficient accounting process.
Responsibilities:
- Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity.
- Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and resolve posting issues when transactions do not align correctly.
- Follow up with commercial clients regarding outstanding balances and support collection efforts effectively.
- Investigate billing questions, payment variances, and account discrepancies to determine root causes and correct records.
- Reconcile customer accounts on a routine basis to ensure balances, payments, and invoice details are accurate.
- Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables activity, organize account data, and prepare status updates for internal review.
- Assist with billing-related tasks and support the overall receivables cycle to maintain steady cash flow.
- Contribute to operational updates or process changes within the receivables function as needed. Requirements
- Experience supporting accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment posting, and account maintenance.
- Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively about past-due balances.
- Working knowledge of cash application processes and accurate handling of customer payments.
- Ability to research account discrepancies and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
- Experience reconciling customer accounts and identifying inconsistencies in financial records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing accounting data.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.