Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Collingswood, NJ • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a growing organization in Collingswood, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience managing incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and helping maintain timely account resolution. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day receivables operations while partnering with internal teams and commercial customers to keep billing and collections activities on track.

Responsibilities:

Record and apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.

Review open balances, follow up on outstanding commercial accounts, and support collection efforts to improve payment timeliness.

Prepare and process customer invoices while verifying billing details and resolving discrepancies as they arise.

Reconcile account activity by comparing payment records, invoices, and customer balances to ensure complete and accurate receivables data.

Communicate with customers and internal departments to investigate short payments, unapplied cash, and other account issues.

Maintain organized receivables documentation and update records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.

Assist with routine accounts receivable reporting by tracking aging, payment activity, and collection status.

Support process-related updates within receivables workflows when needed, including changes tied to internal systems or procedures. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, with direct involvement in cash application activities.

Practical knowledge of commercial collections and the ability to follow up professionally on overdue balances.

Experience handling billing tasks, including invoice review, preparation, and issue resolution.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when posting payments and reconciling customer accounts.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used in receivables operations.

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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