Accounts Receivable Clerk

Talentify; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for an onsite role in Janesville, WI (53546). The contract is 5+ months with a pay rate of $17.50–$18/hr, paid weekly, and a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

The role entails processing payments, researching discrepancies, responding to customer inquiries, and supporting data entry, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end activities for the Finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some college coursework or specialized training preferred.
• 1–2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, process payments, and respond to account questions.
• Review accounts and history before applying payments or credits.
• Apply customer payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform data entry and maintain AR records.
• Assist with journal entries and month-end reconciliations.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to obtain payment info.
• Assist improvements to cash application processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Follow-up skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Contract Length: 5+ Months
Pay Rate: $17.50–$18/hr, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: onsite - Janesville, WI 53546

Overview

The Accounts Receivable professional supports daily cash application and customer account activities by processing payments, researching discrepancies, responding to customer inquiries, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position also assists the Finance team with data entry, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer calls, process payments, and respond to account-related questions.
• Review customer accounts and transaction history before applying payments or issuing credits and debits.
• Accurately apply customer payments and research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Assist with journal entries and month-end account reconciliations.
• Identify recurring payment or account issues and communicate concerns to management.
• Work with internal teams to obtain the information needed to correctly apply customer payments.
• Support improvements to cash application processes and overall departmental efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal business partners regarding account and payment issues.
• Perform additional accounts receivable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some college coursework or specialized training preferred.
• 1–2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive professional relationships.

Benefits: Employee contribution may apply.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the applicant’s qualifications.