Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a non-profit organization through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting candidate who can manage part-time remote work of approximately 20 hours per week while handling a steady volume of financial transactions with accuracy. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to day-to-day receivables operations, assist the broader accounting team, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming payments, apply cash accurately, and maintain current accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and issue billing documents while helping track outstanding balances and follow up on commercial collections activity.
• Perform account reconciliations to confirm accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support timely resolution of variances.
• Use Excel to organize, review, and manage large sets of financial data, including basic formulas and reporting support.
• Partner with accounting staff on a range of transactional and administrative tasks during periods of high volume.
• Learn and navigate internal financial and customer-related systems quickly to support efficient daily operations.
• Assist with revenue-related activities connected to sponsorships, events, or other non-profit funding streams when needed. Requirements
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable or a related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of core accounting practices, including reconciliations and transaction review.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manage high-volume data and use basic formulas confidently.
• Excellent attention to detail and solid organizational skills in a deadline-driven setting.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly with minimal supervision.
• Experience with billing, cash application, collections, and receivables tracking.
• Background in non-profit accounting, including event or partnership revenue, is preferred.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Workday, or credit card processing tools is a plus.

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