Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to become a part of our team in Ithaca, New York. This role plays a crucial role in our financial operations, focusing on maintaining accurate customer account records, managing customer inquiries, and ensuring appropriate actions on customer accounts. This opportunity provides a contract to permanent employment situation. Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently process credit applications from customers • Maintain detailed notes on collections attempts and invoice statuses as part of accounts receivable data management • Regularly follow up on outstanding account balances • Verify the accuracy of sales order data, cross-checking information on the bill of lading and entering invoices into customer online invoicing systems • Handle consolidated invoicing at the end of each month • Respond to telephone and email inquiries from customers and staff regarding open orders or invoicing, providing follow-ups on account statements and other discrepancies • Act as a liaison between departments and customers for the resolution of invoice disputes and inquiries • Regularly review internal and customer reports as needed, including customer statements, open order reports, unapplied cash, etc. • Perform additional duties as necessary to meet department and company objectives • Use skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Cash Applications, Cash Collections, Commercial Collections, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP to enhance job performance. Requirements • Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is necessary. • Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) is a critical skill. • Must be well-versed in Billing procedures. • Knowledge of Cash Applications is required. • Cash Collections expertise is needed for this role. • Familiarity with Commercial Collections is essential. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. • Knowledge of MS Dynamics. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .