Accounts Receivable Clerk Lancaster, NY | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day billing and payment activities for a food processing operation in Lancaster, New York. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing invoice distribution, cash posting, and account follow-up. The person in this role will help keep customer accounts current by handling transactions accurately, monitoring deductions, and communicating clearly with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Create and process customer invoices with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy.
• Deliver billing documents to customers through electronic methods, customer web portals, or mailed correspondence as needed.
• Post daily incoming payments and maintain accurate records of all cash receipts.
• Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts to ensure account balances are up to date.
• Review accounts for payment discrepancies and notify the appropriate parties when balances fall short.
• Process approved deductions and maintain supporting documentation for account activity.
• Monitor unauthorized deductions and track outstanding items for follow-up and resolution.
• Manage access and basic maintenance for customer portal accounts.
• Assist with additional accounts receivable and administrative tasks as assigned.