Accounts Receivable Clerk Columbus, OH | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a team in Columbus, Ohio. This long-term contract position focuses on applying customer payments, preparing accurate invoices, and resolving account variances with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with billing data, investigating chargebacks, and maintaining organized financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and post cash activity to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner.
• Review account balances and perform reconciliations to identify and correct variances across receivables records.
• Investigate short payments, chargebacks, and other discrepancies by researching supporting documentation and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Prepare and process customer invoices while verifying billing details for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor outstanding balances and support commercial collections efforts through clear and accurate customer communication.
• Maintain clear documentation of payment activity, account adjustments, and issue resolution for audit readiness.
• Use Excel and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to track receivables activity, analyze data, and update account information as needed.