Accounts Receivable Clerk

Now hiring for a Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Monroe, LA

Pay Rate: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Bring Your A-Game… And Your A/P Skills

We’re seeking a Accounts Receivable Clerk in Monroe who enjoys tracking payments, logging transactions, and helping the team stay on top of deadlines. Organized? Detail-obsessed? You’re exactly who we want.

Looking for Accounts Receivable Clerk jobs in Monroe where accuracy and organization keep businesses running smoothly? This opportunity lets you process financial transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help ensure timely, accurate payment operations.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist with a strong background in collections. This position will be heavily focused on collecting outstanding balances, managing past-due accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.

The ideal candidate will be assertive, persistent, professional, and comfortable making collection calls throughout the day. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to pick up the phone, follow up on overdue payments, and have difficult conversations while maintaining positive customer relationships. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on an Accounts Payable Specialist career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• Make daily outbound collection calls to customers regarding past-due balances and outstanding invoices.
• Manage a high volume of delinquent accounts and prioritize collection efforts based on aging reports.
• Follow up consistently on overdue invoices through telephone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and establish realistic payment commitments within company guidelines.
• Monitor payment promises and follow up promptly when commitments are not met.
• Research and resolve customer disputes, billing discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Maintain professional but firm communication with customers to encourage timely payment.
• Escalate severely delinquent accounts to management when necessary.
• Work toward established collection goals and reduce outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Accounts Receivable Responsibilities Monitor and maintain customer accounts, payment records, and outstanding balances.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Post customer payments and apply payments to appropriate invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Research unapplied payments, short payments, and outstanding credits.
• Assist with invoicing, billing adjustments, and account corrections.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communications.
• Prepare reports regarding collections, delinquent accounts, and outstanding receivables.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or finance is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Experience processing invoices, payments, purchase orders, or financial documentation.
• Strong mathematical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
• Ability to organize financial records while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in accounting or business preferred.
• Previous accounts receivable and collections experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to collect past-due balances and manage delinquent accounts.
• Comfortable making a high volume of outbound collection calls.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to be firm and persistent while maintaining professionalism.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and reconciling customer accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; QuickBooks experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize accounts, and meet collection deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or office administration experience is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, accounting software, or enterprise financial applications is beneficial.
• Knowledge of invoice reconciliation, vendor management, payment processing, or financial reporting is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills are well positioned for success as a Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Business-to-business (B2B) collections
• High-volume outbound collection calls
• Delinquent account management
• Accounts receivable aging reports
• Payment negotiations and arrangements
• Cash applications and payment posting
• Account reconciliation
• Billing dispute resolution
• Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to review financial documents and enter data accurately.
• Ability to occasionally lift office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform standard office duties while maintaining attention to detail throughout the workday.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Office Environment with opportunities for advancement and career development.

“This agency was very accurate in matching people and company expectations. Managers of temporary employees routinely reviewed employee work performance and their satisfaction with their workplace culture and fairness.” – Staffmark Accounting Clerk

Apply today and grow your skills with us.

What You Will Do

As a Accounts Receivable Clerk you will review invoices, verify purchase orders, process vendor payments, reconcile statements, maintain financial records, resolve invoice discrepancies, communicate with vendors and internal departments, prepare payment documentation, and help ensure timely, accurate accounts payable operations while following established accounting procedures.

• Make daily outbound collection calls to customers regarding past-due balances and outstanding invoices.
• Manage a high volume of delinquent accounts and prioritize collection efforts based on aging reports.
• Follow up consistently on overdue invoices through telephone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and establish realistic payment commitments within company guidelines.
• Monitor payment promises and follow up promptly when commitments are not met.
• Research and resolve customer disputes, billing discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Maintain professional but firm communication with customers to encourage timely payment.
• Escalate severely delinquent accounts to management when necessary.
• Work toward established collection goals and reduce outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Accounts Receivable Responsibilities Monitor and maintain customer accounts, payment records, and outstanding balances.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Post customer payments and apply payments to appropriate invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Research unapplied payments, short payments, and outstanding credits.
• Assist with invoicing, billing adjustments, and account corrections.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communications.
• Prepare reports regarding collections, delinquent accounts, and outstanding receivables.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk plays an important role in supporting accounting departments through accurate invoice processing, payment verification, and financial record maintenance. This position requires professionalism, organization, and careful attention to detail.

Successful Accounts Receivable Clerk candidates understand accounting workflows, payment procedures, reconciliation, and business communication while supporting efficient financial operations. Consistent accuracy contributes directly to organizational success.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy structured accounting environments.