Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on receivables management, payment posting, and compliance coordination while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong follow-through, sound judgment, and the ability to work carefully across financial and administrative deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Review outstanding receivables on a regular basis and take timely action to pursue open balances through clear and attentive customer communication.

• Apply incoming payments accurately across relevant financial records and confirm that receipts are reflected correctly in supporting systems.

• Assign revenue to the proper cost centers and prepare clear documentation for finance review and downstream reporting.

• Investigate payment inconsistencies, missing remittance details, and account issues to ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.

• Maintain organized tracking tools for receivables activity and identify opportunities to improve collection and payment application workflows.

• Oversee compliance schedules by monitoring reporting deadlines, required filings, and other organizational obligations.

• Send reminders to stakeholders regarding upcoming compliance deliverables and follow up to help keep submissions on track.

• Assist with month-end activities by reviewing cash receipts, supporting reconciliations, and validating the completeness of revenue-related data.

• Prior experience in accounts receivable, cash application, billing support, accounting operations, or compliance coordination.
• Working knowledge of collections practices, including outreach on past-due commercial accounts and escalation of unresolved items.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort using accounting or ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and follow issues through to completion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and support accurate month-end review activities.
• Experience in a non-profit environment or familiarity with revenue tracking and compliance reporting is a plus.