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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.
$45,911 / year median in North Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a growing team. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience handling payments, account follow-up, and customer or vendor communication in a fast-paced accounting environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, apply incoming funds, and assist with account reconciliation activities while ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments, including ACH transactions and daily check receipts, and record them accurately in the accounting system.
- Apply cash to open invoices and review payment details to ensure customer accounts remain current and properly documented.
- Conduct routine follow-up on past-due balances through thorough collection outreach while maintaining positive business relationships.
- Communicate with vendors and external contacts to clarify payment activity, resolve discrepancies, and support timely account resolution.
- Reconcile accounts receivable records by comparing ledger activity, payment postings, and outstanding invoice balances.
- Assist with billing-related tasks and investigate issues that affect invoice accuracy or payment application.
- Monitor receivables activity and escalate unresolved account issues when additional review or action is needed.