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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.
$45,380 / year median in Wisconsin
-6% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a manufacturing organization in Pewaukee, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on keeping customer accounts current, posting incoming payments accurately, and addressing billing-related questions with professionalism and urgency. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage account activity and reporting in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Record customer payments promptly and ensure receipts are matched correctly to open invoices.
- Review receivables aging data, identify overdue balances, and follow up with customers to drive timely collections.
- Investigate payment variances and work through discrepancies to achieve accurate account resolution.
- Reconcile customer account activity and maintain precise documentation of transactions and balances.
- Create invoices and credit adjustments as needed to support accurate customer billing.
- Update and manage customer account information and transaction details within the company's designated system.
- Build and review Excel-based reports to track receivables activity, payment trends, and account status.
- Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payment status, and billing concerns in a clear and detail-focused manner.