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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.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable to join a busy team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This position supports a high-volume environment with oversight across numerous property entities and requires someone who can stay organized while managing competing priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong receivables experience, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to maintaining accurate customer accounts and timely payments.
Responsibilities:
- Manage invoicing, payment posting, and account reconciliation for a large portfolio of property-related entities.
- Follow up with commercial customers on outstanding balances and take consistent action to improve collection timelines.
- Apply incoming cash receipts accurately and research discrepancies to ensure accounts remain current.
- Review billing activity for completeness and accuracy, resolving issues that could delay payment.
- Maintain detailed records of account status, collection efforts, and payment arrangements across multiple accounts.
- Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to address account questions and support efficient resolution of receivable issues.
- Prioritize a steady flow of transactions and deadlines in a fast-moving work environment while preserving accuracy.
- Assist with updates to receivable processes or related workflows when needed as part of ongoing operational support
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash application, and account reconciliation.
- Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage follow-up professionally and effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities across a high-volume workload.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions and maintaining records.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while remaining responsive in a fast-paced team environment.