Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This Contract position focuses on accurate payment posting, invoice review, and account reconciliation while helping maintain timely, attentive service for customers and internal teams. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling detailed financial records, resolving billing questions, and keeping receivables activity organized and current.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming receivables activity by posting customer payments, preparing invoices, and recording credit memos with a high degree of accuracy.

- Review invoices for tax-related issues to confirm correct rates are applied and address discrepancies before final posting.

- Manage documentation tied to receivables, including preliminary notices, lien releases, special billings, and supporting job records.

- Reconcile customer accounts and monitor daily billing values to identify variances, open items, or other account issues requiring follow-up.

- Respond to customer and branch inquiries regarding balances, invoice copies, credit memos, and cash application questions in a timely and attentive manner.

- Prepare and distribute written correspondence while maintaining organized records and uploading required documents to designated customer or third-party platforms.

- Support the processing of refund, back charge, and write-off documentation by gathering information and preparing materials for supervisor review.

- Provide regular updates on assigned work and outstanding items to help ensure priorities are addressed efficiently.

If interested, please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting support, or a closely related finance function.

- Hands-on experience with payment posting, billing activities, cash application, and account reconciliation.

- Working knowledge of sales and use tax with the ability to review invoices for accuracy and proper tax treatment.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using spreadsheets and automated accounting systems.

- Strong data entry accuracy and the ability to manage detailed transactional information efficiently.

- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for handling customer questions and resolving account issues.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, stay organized, and handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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