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Robert Half
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Career Insights for Accounts Payable / 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.
$44,227 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Based on general knowledge. The Collections and Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing incoming payments, monitoring customer accounts, following up on outstanding balances, and helping maintain healthy cash flow. This role supports the finance/accounting team by ensuring invoices are accurate, payments are applied properly, and delinquent accounts are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances.
Contact customers by phone and email to collect outstanding payments.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account disputes.
Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.
Apply cash receipts and post payments to the appropriate accounts.
Prepare accounts receivable and collections reports for management.
Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, customer service, and accounting, to resolve account issues.
Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
Help improve collection processes and reduce overdue accounts.
Knowledge of aging reports, cash application, and account reconciliation.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Process, track, and reconcile customer invoices and payments.Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances.
Contact customers by phone and email to collect outstanding payments.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account disputes.
Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.
Apply cash receipts and post payments to the appropriate accounts.
Prepare accounts receivable and collections reports for management.
Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, customer service, and accounting, to resolve account issues.
Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
Help improve collection processes and reduce overdue accounts.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.Knowledge of aging reports, cash application, and account reconciliation.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.