Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

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.