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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.
$50,086 / year median in New Jersey
-8% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a growing organization in Collingswood, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience managing incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and helping maintain timely account resolution. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day receivables operations while partnering with internal teams and commercial customers to keep billing and collections activities on track.
Responsibilities:
- Record and apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.
- Review open balances, follow up on outstanding commercial accounts, and support collection efforts to improve payment timeliness.
- Prepare and process customer invoices while verifying billing details and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
- Reconcile account activity by comparing payment records, invoices, and customer balances to ensure complete and accurate receivables data.
- Communicate with customers and internal departments to investigate short payments, unapplied cash, and other account issues.
- Maintain organized receivables documentation and update records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Assist with routine accounts receivable reporting by tracking aging, payment activity, and collection status.
- Support process-related updates within receivables workflows when needed, including changes tied to internal systems or procedures.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, with direct involvement in cash application activities.
- Practical knowledge of commercial collections and the ability to follow up professionally on overdue balances.
- Experience handling billing tasks, including invoice review, preparation, and issue resolution.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when posting payments and reconciling customer accounts.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used in receivables operations.