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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 day-to-day receivables operations for a team based in Ramsey, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who can balance accuracy, follow-through, and strong communication while managing customer payments and outstanding balances. The person in this role will contribute to timely cash posting, invoice-related activities, and commercial collections while helping maintain reliable financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts in a timely manner.
- Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with commercial clients, and drive collection efforts to reduce past-due balances.
- Prepare and issue billing documents while reviewing account activity for discrepancies or missing information.
- Reconcile receivable records by researching payment variances, short pays, and unapplied cash.
- Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account concerns.
- Maintain organized documentation related to transactions, collections activity, and account adjustments.
- Support routine reporting on aging, payment trends, and collection status for finance stakeholders.