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Accounts Receivable Clerk jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and financial services, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in collections, billing reconciliation, and cash applications. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Clerk (freight experience preferred) to provide financial, administrative and clerical services. Accounts receivable duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts. This will include extensive customer service and telephone use.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
Skills
- Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (JDE or other full-scale ER software)
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- accounts receivable in freight industry : 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bloomington, CA 92316 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounts receivable clerk jobs.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle NetSuite
- Experience processing high-volume invoices and reconciling customer accounts
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and general ledger procedures
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Ability to manage collections calls and resolve payment disputes professionally
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
Tips for Your Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Search
Quantify your collections and recovery results
Hiring managers want to see what you actually moved. Swap vague phrases like 'managed invoices' for specifics: how many accounts you handled, your average days sales outstanding, or the volume of past-due balances you brought current each month.
List the AR software you know by name
QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics each appear in accounts receivable clerk postings constantly. Name every system you've used in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears automated screening filters before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accounts receivable clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by the billing cycle they use
Healthcare AR, B2B invoicing, and consumer billing each have different rhythms and dispute processes. Target postings that match your background, because interviewers will probe whether you've handled their specific billing environment, not just AR in the abstract.
Prepare concrete answers on dispute resolution
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a customer disputing an invoice or a payment that was misapplied. Prepare two or three specific examples with the outcome, because generic answers about 'good communication' do not satisfy hiring managers in this role.
Follow up after each application within a week
AR roles fill quickly because they are operational, not project-based. If you applied and heard nothing after five to seven business days, a brief, polite follow-up to the hiring contact keeps your name current and signals the kind of follow-through the job itself demands.
Accounts Receivable Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accounts receivable clerks?
Alsco Uniforms, VANN YORK AUTO, and SARA are hiring the most accounts receivable clerks right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Healthcare systems, staffing firms, and large manufacturers tend to post the highest volumes of accounts receivable clerk openings nationally.
How many accounts receivable clerk jobs are remote?
About 11% of accounts receivable clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible finance support roles. Collections follow-up, cash application, and invoice processing are the sub-functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while roles requiring in-person check handling or direct client contact tend to stay on-site.
How do you become an accounts receivable clerk?
Start by completing a high school diploma or an associate degree in accounting or business, since most entry-level postings list one of these as a baseline. Build hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks or NetSuite through coursework, a part-time bookkeeping role, or volunteer work. Then target entry-level AR or billing clerk openings to get your first full-cycle invoicing experience on your resume.
Can you get hired as an accounts receivable clerk with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire accounts receivable clerks with no direct AR experience if you can show relevant transferable skills. Customer service roles that involved handling payments or resolving billing disputes translate well. Familiarity with spreadsheets and basic accounting software also matters. Temp-to-hire arrangements through finance-focused staffing agencies are a practical way to land your first AR role and build a verifiable record.
What does the accounts receivable clerk interview process look like?
Most accounts receivable clerk interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with the accounting manager or controller. Expect scenario questions about handling a disputed invoice, a delinquent account, or a payment applied to the wrong customer. Some employers include a short Excel skills test covering basic formulas and spreadsheet formatting before or during the final interview round.
Where can I find and apply to accounts receivable clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to accounts receivable clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing. Checking back regularly gives you the best shot at catching new postings before they fill.
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