Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a growing commercial real estate organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with long-term potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. The person in this role will support day-to-day receivables activity, assist with related accounting functions, and help maintain timely, accurate financial records. This position offers the chance to contribute to an expanding team while building a path toward long-term employment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including recording incoming payments, applying cash, and maintaining accurate customer account balances.

• Investigate payment discrepancies, respond to account questions, and work directly with customers to resolve outstanding receivable issues.

• Prepare and review aging summaries to monitor overdue balances and support timely collection efforts.

• Conduct billing follow-up and commercial collections outreach in a thorough manner to improve payment turnaround.

• Reconcile receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger and help ensure supporting records remain complete and accurate.

• Maintain cash receipt records, post batch transactions, and verify accounting entries for accuracy and proper coding.

• Assist with bank reconciliations, monthly close support, and selected reporting activities tied to period-end and year-end processes.

• Provide accounting support across related functions such as invoice processing, documentation review, timesheet entry, and responding to internal or external information requests.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or a closely related accounting role.
• Hands-on background in billing, cash applications, cash collections, and commercial collections.
• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and general accounting procedures.
• Strong analytical ability with a careful, detail-focused approach to reviewing financial information.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and remain accurate in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.

Compensation

$27.00-$29.00 Hourly

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