Accounts Receivable Clerk

Responsibilities: Apply customer payments promptly and accurately to the appropriate accounts while maintaining clear documentation. Monitor open receivables and communicate with clients to collect past-due balances in a detail-oriented manner. Review remittance details, investigate payment differences, and resolve account discrepancies to support accurate records. Prepare and process billing-related activities, ensuring invoices and account updates are completed correctly. Reconcile account activity by comparing payment records, balances, and supporting documentation. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account details. Maintain up-to-date receivables files and assist with reporting on collections progress and cash posting activity. We are seeking an experienced Cash Application Specialist to support a busy accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cash application, accounts receivable, and payment reconciliation, with the ability to step in and contribute immediately with minimal training. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable handling high-volume transactions, and confident researching and resolving payment discrepancies independently.

Key Responsibilities: Process and accurately apply daily customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions. Perform high-volume cash application and ensure timely posting of payments to customer accounts. Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and payment discrepancies. Reconcile daily cash receipts, bank deposits, and accounts receivable balances. Review customer remittance information and match payments to outstanding invoices. Investigate account discrepancies and collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues. Maintain accurate records of cash transactions and support month-end reconciliation activities. Assist with additional accounts receivable and accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications: 3+ years of hands-on cash application or accounts receivable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment. Strong understanding of cash application processes, payment allocation, and AR reconciliations. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision or training. Experience researching and resolving complex payment discrepancies. Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plus. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy).