Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk- [Capitol Heights, MD] Overview Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in their search for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for managing high-volume accounts receivable activities, including billing, cash applications, and collections for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5+ years of experience, strong customer communication skills, and the ability to manage accounts independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Generate and review invoices, verifying service rates, contract terms, and billing schedules. Adjust billing for service changes, missed pickups, and customer disputes. Monitor A/R aging reports, track outstanding balances, and manage high-volume receivables. Apply customer payments (check, ACH, credit card, and online) and reconcile discrepancies. Manage credit requests and maintain accurate customer account balances. Perform collections activities, including contacting customers on overdue balances via phone, email, and written communication. Follow up on delinquent accounts, maintain collection logs, and assist with payment plans or escalations. Respond to customer billing inquiries and resolve issues related to invoices, payments, and account status. Collaborate with internal teams (including operations and customer service) to confirm service details and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate records within accounting systems and prepare regular reports, including A/R aging, collection status, and cash receipts. Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and schedule weekly A/R update meetings with senior management. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and support audit requests. Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and reduce errors. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™