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Robert Half
Part-Time 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.
$47,452 / year median in Minnesota
-15% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate payment processing, invoice support, account reconciliation, and customer communication to help maintain healthy cash flow and dependable records. The role works closely with accounting and business teams to address account questions, resolve payment issues, and keep receivables activities running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Record and post customer payments received through checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
- Match incoming funds to the correct customer accounts and open invoices to keep balances current and accurate.
- Prepare and distribute billing documents, customer statements, and related accounts receivable correspondence in a timely manner.
- Review aging reports regularly and assist with business-to-business collection efforts to encourage prompt payment.
- Communicate with customers to answer account questions, confirm payment status, and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Investigate short payments, unapplied cash, and billing discrepancies by coordinating with accounting, customer service, and sales contacts.
- Maintain organized accounts receivable files, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records for all transactions.
- Contribute to month-end activities by reconciling receivable data and preparing reports related to cash applications and outstanding balances.
- Provide documentation and transaction details during audit reviews while following established financial controls and company procedures.
- Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.