Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a finance team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will focus on recovering past-due balances, resolving account issues, and strengthening day-to-day receivables accuracy. This opportunity is well suited for someone who communicates confidently, stays organized under deadlines, and enjoys working closely with internal partners to support healthy cash flow.

Responsibilities:
• Lead collection activities for open customer balances by conducting consistent outreach and documenting follow-up efforts.
• Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and disputed charges to help bring accounts to resolution.
• Work with finance, customer-facing teams, and other internal partners to clear account issues efficiently.
• Keep receivable records current and accurate within accounting platforms and related business systems.
• Apply cash receipts and support account reconciliation to ensure balances reflect the latest activity.
• Review aging reports regularly, prioritize overdue accounts, and take action to reduce long-outstanding receivables.
• Contribute to broader accounts receivable improvement efforts, including record cleanup and workflow enhancements.
• Use tools such as Great Plains, Salesforce, and Excel to analyze account status and track collection progress.• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding balances.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and follow-up activities at once.
• Experience researching discrepancies and resolving billing or payment issues accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Familiarity with accounting and business systems, including Great Plains and Salesforce.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and persistence.

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