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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Clerk
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.
$50,086 / year median in New Jersey
-8% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily receivables operations for an on-site team in Fairfield, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting candidate who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling high-volume administrative and financial tasks. The person in this role will help maintain accurate customer account records, assist with payment activity, and contribute to timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and update receivable data with accuracy, ensuring customer account information and transaction records remain current
- Process invoices, post payments, and support cash application activities to keep account balances aligned
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and perform consistent follow-up to help resolve open items in a timely manner
- Communicate with internal teams and external customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies
- Review account details carefully to identify errors, missing information, or mismatched transactions before issues escalate
- Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, to organize payment data, track receivable activity, and support reporting needs
- Assist with commercial collections efforts by documenting outreach and maintaining clear records of account activity
- Entry-level experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or a related accounting support function
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment posting, and collections follow-up
- Ability to perform detailed data entry work with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective follow-up with customers and colleagues
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic to intermediate skills and the ability to work with pivot tables
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in an on-site work environment
- Availability to work on site Monday through Friday for the duration of the assignment Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.