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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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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 join a team in Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing payment activity, customer billing, and account follow-up in a fast-paced environment. The person in this position will help keep receivables accurate, support timely cash application, and maintain strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts accurately to customer accounts while ensuring transactions are recorded on time.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, including billing submitted through third-party platforms, and confirm that all billing activity is complete and correct.
- Review account records regularly to verify postings, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve discrepancies affecting balances or reporting.
- Maintain current customer account information by updating profile details such as contact changes, mailing instructions, and organizational updates.
- Monitor outstanding receivables, identify overdue balances, and partner with management on collection activity and account follow-up.
- Track credits, deductions, and chargebacks to ensure they are documented properly and addressed in a timely manner.
- Build positive working relationships with customers by responding professionally to account questions and supporting long-term account health.
- Manage and maintain certificates of insurance and related documentation to support account and billing requirements.
- Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a similar accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of cash applications, payment posting, and daily cash activity processing.
- Experience handling billing functions, including third-party or AIA billing workflows.
- Ability to review financial records carefully and identify errors, discrepancies, or missing information.
- Familiarity with collections processes and following up on past-due customer accounts.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.