Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a detail-oriented services organization in Acton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling customer payments, account balances, and follow-up activities. The person in this role will help maintain accurate receivables records while working closely with internal teams and clients to keep billing and cash activity current.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with accuracy and timeliness.

• Review open balances, follow up with commercial clients on outstanding invoices, and support collection efforts to improve payment turnaround.

• Prepare and maintain billing-related records to ensure invoices, credits, and account activity are properly documented.

• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with customers and internal departments.

• Monitor aging reports and escalate overdue accounts when needed to support consistent cash collection performance.

• Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account details in a detail-oriented and service-focused manner.

• Assist with routine reporting on receivables activity, collections progress, and cash application results for finance stakeholders.

• Experience working in accounts receivable within a corporate business environment with strong attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of commercial collections processes and customer account follow-up.

• Hands-on ability to post payments and complete cash application tasks with strong attention to detail.

• Familiarity with billing functions, invoice review, and account reconciliation activities.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records and identifying payment discrepancies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven setting.

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• Acton, Massachusetts

• onsite

• Temporary / Contract

• 21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly

• We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a detail-oriented services organization in Acton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling customer payments, account balances, and follow-up activities. The person in this role will help maintain accurate receivables records while working closely with internal teams and clients to keep billing and cash activity current.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review open balances, follow up with commercial clients on outstanding invoices, and support collection efforts to improve payment turnaround.
• Prepare and maintain billing-related records to ensure invoices, credits, and account activity are properly documented.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with customers and internal departments.
• Monitor aging reports and escalate overdue accounts when needed to support consistent cash collection performance.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account details in a detail-oriented and service-focused manner.
• Assist with routine reporting on receivables activity, collections progress, and cash application results for finance stakeholders.