Job Description
Job Description
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.
• 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.