Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Royal Oak, Michigan, where accuracy, follow-through, and strong customer account management are essential to daily success. In this role, you will help maintain healthy cash flow by managing invoicing, applying payments, researching account activity, and supporting timely financial reporting. This position also contributes to organized project accounting records and dependable month-end close processes through consistent administrative and analytical support.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare customer billing documents and issue invoices in alignment with contracts, approved changes, and project-related documentation
• Record incoming payments accurately and post cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts in a timely manner
• Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing or payment issues by coordinating with internal teams and customers
• Conduct commercial collections follow-up to support prompt payment and reduce outstanding receivable balances
• Assist with lien waiver and sworn statement processing while maintaining complete and organized financial records
• Support recurring account reconciliations and reporting activities that strengthen the accuracy of project financial data
• Maintain customer account details and documentation to ensure records remain current, complete, and audit-ready
• Contribute to month-end close by completing assigned accounts receivable tasks and other routine accounting support as needed
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role
• Hands-on experience with invoicing, billing administration, and cash application processes
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage follow-up professionally and effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial records and account research
• Ability to reconcile account activity and identify discrepancies in customer balances
• Proficiency using accounting systems and standard business software for reporting and recordkeeping
• Effective communication skills for working with customers and cross-functional internal teams