Accounts Receivable Clerk - Short-term - Part-time

Accounts Receivable Clerk - Short-Term - Part-Time

Akron, OH 44311

Posted: 03/04/2026

Employment Type: Temporary or Project Work

Job Category: Accounting / Bookkeeping

Job Number: 04 - 178735 kd

Pay Rate: $17/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to cover for medical leave. This is a part-time position working about 20 to 25 hours each week.

Job Duties:

Process invoices and statements for mailing and ensure prompt delivery to customers

Assist customers with invoice or statement requests, credit card payments, and general billing inquiries

Research and address payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, and disputed invoices

Proactively manage accounts receivable aging, contacting customers to resolve past-due balances and secure timely payment

Conduct collection calls and email outreach with professionalism, accuracy, and persistence

Follow up on returned mail and obtain corrected customer contact information

Redirect customer questions to appropriate internal departments when necessary to resolve issues

Maintain accurate notes and documentation within the ERP or accounting system

Identify trends, recurring issues, or root causes impacting collection efforts and escalate as needed

Support the Finance team with additional tasks and projects as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or other finance/accounting roles

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel; Experience with accounting or ERP systems required; E-Automate experience is a plus

Strong collections skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with customers is required

Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Must have a positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to resolving issues quickly and effectively

Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Only those candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Part-time, Short-term Accounts Receivable Clerk position, please submit your resume to ..., call ..., or TEXT your name & 178735 to ....

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

MEET YOUR RECRUITER

PARMA OFFICE

With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.