Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily receivables operations for an on-site team in Fairfield, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting candidate who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling high-volume administrative and financial tasks. The person in this role will help maintain accurate customer account records, assist with payment activity, and contribute to timely follow-up on outstanding balances.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and update receivable data with accuracy, ensuring customer account information and transaction records remain current
• Process invoices, post payments, and support cash application activities to keep account balances aligned
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and perform consistent follow-up to help resolve open items in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal teams and external customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies
• Review account details carefully to identify errors, missing information, or mismatched transactions before issues escalate
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, to organize payment data, track receivable activity, and support reporting needs
• Assist with commercial collections efforts by documenting outreach and maintaining clear records of account activity

Qualifications:

• Entry-level experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or a related accounting support function
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment posting, and collections follow-up
• Ability to perform detailed data entry work with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective follow-up with customers and colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic to intermediate skills and the ability to work with pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in an on-site work environment
• Availability to work on site Monday through Friday for the duration of the assignment

Compensation

$21.85-$25.30 Hourly

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