Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Royal Oak, MI • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Royal Oak, Michigan, where accuracy, follow-through, and strong customer account management are essential to daily success. In this role, you will help maintain healthy cash flow by managing invoicing, applying payments, researching account activity, and supporting timely financial reporting. This position also contributes to organized project accounting records and dependable month-end close processes through consistent administrative and analytical support.

Responsibilities:

Prepare customer billing documents and issue invoices in alignment with contracts, approved changes, and project-related documentation

Record incoming payments accurately and post cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts in a timely manner

Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing or payment issues by coordinating with internal teams and customers

Conduct commercial collections follow-up to support prompt payment and reduce outstanding receivable balances

Assist with lien waiver and sworn statement processing while maintaining complete and organized financial records

Support recurring account reconciliations and reporting activities that strengthen the accuracy of project financial data

Maintain customer account details and documentation to ensure records remain current, complete, and audit-ready

Contribute to month-end close by completing assigned accounts receivable tasks and other routine accounting support as needed

Requirements - 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role

Hands-on experience with invoicing, billing administration, and cash application processes

Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage follow-up professionally and effectively

Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial records and account research

Ability to reconcile account activity and identify discrepancies in customer balances

Proficiency using accounting systems and standard business software for reporting and recordkeeping

Effective communication skills for working with customers and cross-functional 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.

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