Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Cincinnati, OH • 10h ago

Description

We are looking for a Cash Application Clerk to support payment posting and account reconciliation activities for a busy finance team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position plays an important role in keeping customer accounts accurate, resolving payment variances, and ensuring cash activity is recorded correctly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with multiple forms of incoming payments while maintaining strong accuracy and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

Process and apply customer payments received via ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards, and lockbox services.

Research and resolve payment discrepancies, including short pays, overpayments, deductions, and unapplied cash.

Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank deposits and general ledger activity.

Maintain accurate customer account records and payment histories.

Collaborate with customer contacts to resolve payment issues.

Monitor unapplied cash and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.

Process customer refunds and credit balance adjustments as needed.

Prepare weekly cash application reports.

Identify opportunities to improve cash application processes and increase efficiency.

Maintain compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.

2+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or accounting.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar).

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and pivot tables.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with electronic payment processing and lockbox services.

Knowledge of accounting principles and cash reconciliation.

Experience working with high-volume transaction environments.

Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process efficiencies.

Core Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Accountability

Data analysis

Financial reconciliation

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer

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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