Accounts Receivable Clerk Black Creek, Georgia | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a manufacturing operation in Georgia. This is a contract position expected to run for approximately 2 to 3 months, with the potential for longer-term consideration based on business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, clear communication, and the ability to follow established financial procedures while escalating issues that require attention.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain financial data accurately within accounting records and payment systems.
• Apply customer payments to outstanding invoices and resolve discrepancies to keep accounts current.
• Communicate with customers regarding account balances, payment status, and collection follow-up clearly and courteously.
• Support billing and cash application activities to ensure timely and accurate receivable processing.
• Review purchase orders against invoices and related documents to confirm proper matching before payment action.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including preparing and processing payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor account activity for exceptions, missing information, or payment concerns and promptly report issues to the appropriate team members.
• Work within defined workflows and deadlines to maintain reliable transaction processing during standard business hours.