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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.
$43,868 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Texas on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on applying payments accurately, maintaining organized financial records, and supporting daily receivables activity in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to keep cash posting activities current and well documented.
Responsibilities:
- Apply customer payments and cash receipts across multiple accounting areas with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
- Review supporting payment documentation and gather remittance details when information is incomplete or missing.
- Maintain precise records of posted transactions and ensure account activity is updated consistently.
- Process a large volume of receivables-related entries while minimizing errors and delays.
- Support day-to-day cash application workflows to help keep outstanding items and backlogs under control.
- Enter and organize payment data in Excel and other tracking tools to maintain reliable reporting.
- Investigate discrepancies in payment application and work toward timely resolution.
- Assist with receivables operations tied to evolving processes or system-related updates when needed.