Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable ClerkAccounts Receivable Clerk LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a growing organization seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their accounting team. This role is heavily focused on cash application and business-to-business collections, with additional responsibility for supporting billing functions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong customer relationships. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $21 and $24/hr.ResponsibilitiesApply daily cash receipts by accurately matching payments to customer invoices and resolving unapplied or short paymentsResearch and reconcile discrepancies related to payments, including overpayments, underpayments, and deductionsPerform high-volume business-to-business collections through phone and email outreach to reduce past due balancesMonitor and manage aging reports, prioritizing accounts based on risk and delinquencyPartner with customers to resolve billing disputes and facilitate timely paymentMaintain detailed collection notes and follow established follow-up schedulesSupport credit and collections processes to improve cash flow and minimize bad debt exposureAssist with billing activities, including invoice review, validation, and occasional generation of invoicesCollaborate with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies and ensure accurate customer recordsPrepare reports related to cash application, collections activity, and aging trendsQualifications2+ years of accounts receivable experience with a strong emphasis on cash application and B2B collectionsAssociate degree in business is highly preferred but not required with experience.Experience applying payments and reconciling customer accounts in an ERP or accounting systemProven ability to manage collections in a professional, customer-focused mannerWorking knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing and aging analysisStrong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepanciesEffective communication and organizational skillsProficiency in Excel and accounting systems