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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support ongoing finance operations based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on maintaining healthy receivables, applying incoming payments accurately, and helping resolve account issues in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in handling customer balances, and the ability to keep records organized in a fast-paced accounting environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process customer payments and post cash receipts accurately to the appropriate accounts.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with commercial clients to secure timely payment.
- Prepare and review billing activity to help ensure invoices are issued correctly and on schedule.
- Investigate account variances, payment mismatches, and other discrepancies to support prompt resolution.
- Maintain complete and reliable receivable records, including cash activity and collection updates.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address billing questions and resolve customer account concerns.
- Reconcile account activity and identify issues that may affect reporting accuracy or collection status.