Accounts Receivable Coordinator Gray, Kentucky | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the finance function in Corbin, Kentucky area. This position focuses on maintaining accurate customer account records, processing incoming payments, and helping ensure receivables activity is handled efficiently and in accordance with established controls. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively while managing a high volume of financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain customer receivable accounts by updating balances, monitoring open items, and keeping aging information accurate and current.

• Record incoming payments promptly, including cash receipts, credits, and account adjustments, to support accurate account reconciliation.

• Complete daily cash handling activities such as documenting deposits, tracking receipt activity, and posting transactions to the appropriate ledger records.

• Research billing questions, payment variances, and account discrepancies, then work with customers or internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.

• Review invoices and related backup documentation to confirm charges are correct and properly supported before finalizing records.

• Track overdue balances, identify higher-risk accounts, and assist with collection follow-up to improve payment performance.

• Prepare reports and basic financial analysis related to receivables trends, collection results, and account status for finance review.

• Suggest practical improvements that strengthen workflow efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within the accounts receivable process.

• Support additional finance activities, which may include general accounting tasks, inventory-related support, cost accounting assistance, and special projects as assigned