Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support billing, collections, account reconciliation, and customer account management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date billing records and generate and distribute customer invoices

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate customer billing

• Monitor outstanding invoices and conduct appropriate follow-up on past-due balances

• Manage billing, collection, and reporting activities in accordance with established deadlines

• Perform customer account reconciliations and research and resolve payment discrepancies

• Prepare and review accounts receivable aging reports and monitor outstanding balances

• Maintain accurate customer account files, records, and supporting documentation

• Maintain sales tax exemption documentation and related records as needed

• Process customer credit card payments

• Research and respond to customer billing inquiries and resolve account-related issues

• Process account adjustments and credit memos as appropriate

• Initiate collection requests and collaborate with Customer Relations and Project Management when additional follow-up is required

• Communicate professionally with customers by phone, email, and written correspondence

• Meet month-end closing deadlines and ensure billing activities are completed within established cutoffs

• Compile data and prepare monthly accounts receivable metrics and reports

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401K

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or a customer-service-focused administrative role

• Strong professional phone presence with the confidence and persistence to discuss outstanding balances and payment requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management abilities

• Reliable and consistent on-site availability, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of Elmhurst, Illinois

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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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.

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