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We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a finance team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will focus on recovering past-due balances, resolving account issues, and strengthening day-to-day receivables accuracy. This opportunity is well suited for someone who communicates confidently, stays organized under deadlines, and enjoys working closely with internal partners to support healthy cash flow.
Job Responsibility
Lead collection activities for open customer balances by conducting consistent outreach and documenting follow-up efforts
Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and disputed charges to help bring accounts to resolution
Work with finance, customer-facing teams, and other internal partners to clear account issues efficiently
Keep receivable records current and accurate within accounting platforms and related business systems
Apply cash receipts and support account reconciliation to ensure balances reflect the latest activity
Review aging reports regularly, prioritize overdue accounts, and take action to reduce long-outstanding receivables
Contribute to broader accounts receivable improvement efforts, including record cleanup and workflow enhancements
Use tools such as Great Plains, Salesforce, and Excel to analyze account status and track collection progress
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, or a closely related accounting support role
Proven ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding balances
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and follow-up activities at once
Experience researching discrepancies and resolving billing or payment issues accurately
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
Familiarity with accounting and business systems, including Great Plains and Salesforce
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and persistence