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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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.
$47,452 / year median in Minnesota
-15% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a services organization in Minnetonka, Minnesota through a Contract assignment. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, preparing billing transactions, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings a detail-focused approach, strong financial operations experience, and the ability to manage cash activity while keeping account records current and organized.
Responsibilities:
- Process customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records to support timely payment activity.
- Apply incoming funds to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash receipts with supporting documentation.
- Monitor open balances, investigate discrepancies, and follow up with commercial clients to resolve overdue accounts.
- Review daily cash activity and ensure transactions are recorded correctly within accounts receivable records.
- Communicate with internal teams and customers to address payment questions, billing issues, and account adjustments.
- Maintain organized documentation for receivables, collections efforts, and cash application activity.
- Research account variances and take action to correct posting errors or unresolved payment items.