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Accounts Receivable (AR) Data Entry Clerk
Location: Charlotte, NC (On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | 1st shift
Employment Type: Contract (Potential to convert to full time)
Overview
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Data Entry Clerk is responsible for accurately recording and maintaining incoming payment and billing information within the company’s financial systems. This role supports overall accounting accuracy and cash flow by ensuring data is entered correctly and consistently.
Role Responsibilities:
Data Entry
- Enter customer invoices, payments, and credits into accounting systems
- Update records for payments received (check, ACH, wire, credit card)
Account Maintenance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account balances
- Apply payments to the appropriate invoices
Verification & Reconciliation
- Cross-check invoices, purchase orders, and payment records
- Identify and report discrepancies or missing information
Collections Support
- Assist with tracking overdue invoices
- Provide account details to AR or collections teams as needed
Record Keeping
- Maintain organized records of invoices and payments
- Ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready
Qualification Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Data entry experience with a high level of precision
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Experience using accounting systems and customer billing/invoicing portals
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Strong organizational and time management skills