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Accounts Receivable Clerk in Milwaukee, WI

Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Description

Companies look for accounts receivable clerks who have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A demonstrated commitment to customer service is also valued, as is the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. The most sought-after candidates have an understanding of accounting principles and experience in using accounting software. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Typical accounts receivable clerk duties: include:

Entering customer invoices and payments into the appropriate accounting systems Processing customer payments, refunds, and adjustments Reconciling customer accounts and identifying discrepancies Maintaining accurate customer files, including invoices and payment records Researching and resolving customer inquiries Following up with customers regarding overdue payments Assisting with month-end closing activities

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Salary for Accounts Receivable Clerk in Milwaukee, WI
45320 - 59740
Low
45320
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
53045
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
59740
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Accounts Receivable Manager 73903 84460 104545 Accounts Receivable Analyst 60770 68753 75448 Accounts Receivable Specialist 56393 62058 67723 Accounts Payable Manager 71328 84203 104030 Accounts Payable Analyst 59225 64118 71328 Accounts Payable Specialist 53303 58195 65148 Accounts Payable Clerk 44548 50728 56393 Billing Manager/Supervisor 61285 74160 92185 Billing Specialist 45320 52273 60770 Billing Clerk 43518 48668 54075 Full Charge Bookkeeper 64890 73130 84975 Bookkeeper 56650 64633 72100 Credit Manager/Supervisor 82658 97078 113558 Credit and Collections Analyst 59740 68753 77765 Credit and Collections Specialist 49440 58710 70813 Purchasing Manager 69010 84203 98623 Purchasing Assistant 43775 49698 57680 Inventory Analyst 49440 62315 73903 Inventory Clerk 40685 45835 55878

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.