Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day revenue cycle activities for a team in Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in receivables, billing, and customer payment follow-up who can keep account activity accurate and current. The role will focus on applying cash, resolving payment issues, and maintaining strong communication with commercial customers to support timely collections.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming customer payments and apply cash accurately to open invoices and account balances.

- Review outstanding receivables, follow up with commercial clients on overdue payments, and document collection activity clearly.

- Prepare and issue billing records while checking invoice details for accuracy and completeness before release.

- Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash by working with internal partners and customers to reach resolution.

- Reconcile accounts receivable activity and maintain organized records to support reporting and audit readiness.

- Monitor aging reports to identify priority accounts and help reduce past-due balances through consistent follow-up.

- Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payment status, and account balances in a thorough and timely manner. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer payment follow-up procedures.

- Experience with cash applications, cash posting, and account reconciliation.

- Familiarity with billing functions and invoice processing best practices.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.

- Proficiency with standard office systems and accounting or ERP software used for receivables management.

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