Accounts Receivable Clerk Resume Guide

Energetic accounts receivable clerk with 5+ years of experience in A/R, bookkeeping and customer service. At XYZ Corporation, managed daily accounts receivable activities including posting payments, reconciling invoices and resolving billing disputes. Strengths include accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Proven track record for increasing efficiency through process improvements and streamlining procedures.

Professional Accounts Receivable Clerk with over 5 years of experience in billing, collections and data entry. Skilled at reconciling accounts receivable to general ledgers, resolving discrepancies and preparing reports for management review. At XYZ Corporation, managed a portfolio of $2 million dollars in outstanding receivables while reducing the delinquency rate by 20%. Committed to providing accurate records and great customer service.

Proficient accounts receivable clerk with 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping and accounts management. Adept at managing customer invoices, payments, collections, billing statements and client correspondence. Looking to join ABC Inc. to leverage my knowledge of accounting principles for the benefit of their customers. In previous roles, improved AR aging by 17% and achieved 95% accuracy rate on all account reconciliations.

Enthusiastic accounts receivable clerk with 5+ years of experience in invoice processing and reconciliation. Skilled at handling multiple payment methods, including checks, ACH transfers, and credit cards. At XYZ Corp., reduced late payments by 30% within the first 6 months through improved follow-up procedures. Experienced working with ERP systems (SAP) to process invoices and maintain accurate records.

Committed accounts receivable clerk with 5+ years of experience in collections, credit and accounts receivables. Proven track record of developing relationships with customers to ensure timely payments. Exceptional communication skills used to reduce overdue invoices by 15%. Seeking a position at ABC Company where I can apply my knowledge and expertise towards efficient financial management.

Diligent Accounts Receivable Clerk with 5+ years of experience in accurately processing payments and maintaining accounts receivables. At XYZ, managed $2 million worth of invoices per month while successfully recovering over $50k in overdue payments. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction when dealing with payment issues.

Reliable accounts receivable clerk with 7+ years of experience in the accounting and finance industry. Proven track record for quickly identifying discrepancies, resolving billing issues, and improving processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Seeking to join ABC Firm as an accounts receivable clerk where I can utilize my skillset to accurately manage client payments.

Well-rounded accounts receivable clerk with 5+ years of industry experience, a strong attention to detail, and an aptitude for problem solving. Dedicated to ensuring accuracy when dealing with large sums of money. Seeking the opportunity to join ABC Company and leverage my skills in accounts management and customer service-oriented communication.

• Expedited the accounts receivable process, resulting in an average reduction of outstanding payments by $20,000 per month.
• Efficiently managed the collection and reconciliation of all invoices from customers across 50+ accounts; improved accuracy rate by 25%.
• Participated in credit risk assessment activities to determine appropriate payment terms with external clients while effectively managing bad debts within 0.25% of total sales volume monthly.
• Developed and implemented automated tools for streamlining Accounts Receivable processes, leading to a 20% increase in productivity in less than 6 months’ time frame.
• Collected over $400K due payments on behalf of the company’s various departments; able to reduce overdue balances significantly with minimal follow-up efforts required for collections.

• Reconciled accounts receivable ledgers and postings by verifying, allocating and posting transactions; reduced outstanding accounts receivables balance by $250K over two months.
• Audited credit memos and customer payments; identified discrepancies that resulted in the retrieval of an additional $30K for the company.
• Substantially improved invoicing process efficiency with automated software to reduce manual errors by 70%.
• Investigated customer queries promptly to ensure accurate billing information was communicated within 24 hours resulting in a 10% increase in on-time payment rate from customers.
• Prepared monthly financial reports summarizing accounts receivable activity for management review using QuickBooks accounting system; completed documents 3 days ahead of schedule every month.

• Reported and maintained accurate accounts receivable records for over 200 customers, ensuring that all invoices and payments were updated promptly.
• Monitored customer payment trends and identified overdue accounts; implemented strategies to reduce outstanding debt by 17%.
• Reorganized the entire filing system of accounts receivable documents, improving office workflow efficiency by 20%.
• Consistently followed up on collection calls with clients regarding delinquent payments to ensure timely remittance of funds totaling $5 million in the last year.
• Coordinated daily tasks with accounting department related to billing inquiries, sales orders and other collections activities while meeting tight deadlines without errors or delays.

• Thoroughly reviewed customer accounts for accuracy and promptly addressed discrepancies, increasing the overall accuracy of customer accounts by 20%.
• Represented the company in resolving billing disputes with customers; successfully resolved over 50 disputes within a 6-month period.
• Generated invoices and bills totalling $750,000+ per month for clients’ purchases or services rendered and accurately updated records accordingly.
• Facilitated payments from customers on time through various channels such as credit cards, checks etc.; ensured that 90% of all receivables were collected before their due dates each quarter.
• Improved financial efficiency of Accounts Receivable process by creating automated procedures to streamline data entry processes, resulting in an 8% decrease in operational costs annually.

• Achieved a 98% collection rate from customers within 30 days of invoice due date, resulting in a $25K increase in cash flow over the last 3 months.
• Meticulously tracked and resolved customer payment issues such as discrepancies or disputes by liaising with accounting teams, ensuring timely payments were made on all invoices.
• Compiled monthly financial reports including accounts receivable status and aging analysis to assist upper management with decision making processes; reduced data errors by 12%.
• Updated company accounts database daily with accurate information related to client payments and credits, enabling easy access for other departments when needed.
• Assessed creditworthiness of potential clients prior to extending terms using comprehensive criteria that included trade references, bank statements & income statement reviews; secured new business contracts worth $30K over 6 months period.

• Mentored two new colleagues in the accounts receivable department, helping them become fully proficient within two months.
• Competently managed the collection of outstanding payments from customers and negotiated payment plans with delinquent accounts; reduced overdue invoices by 25% over a 6-month period.
• Introduced an efficient system for tracking customer credit limits and issuing monthly statements; increased on-time payments by 10%.
• Reduced manual data entry errors to less than 2% through automation of processes using software such as QuickBooks and Excel spreadsheets.
• Presented financial reports to senior management team on a weekly basis, highlighting any discrepancies or issues that need attention.

• Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports and identified discrepancies, leading to a 25% reduction in overdue payments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles by verifying customer invoices for accuracy; ensured proper implementation of billing procedures and transaction coding processes.
• Spearheaded the collection efforts on past due accounts, successfully reducing total delinquency rate from 12% to 4%.
• Revised payment terms with customers when necessary and negotiated resolutions for any discrepancies or disputes that arose; recovered $8,000 worth of outstanding debt within 1 month’s time frame.
• Independently verified incoming cash deposits against corresponding invoices prior to posting into general ledger systems; maintained an error-free record over 18 months on the job period.

• Accurately calculated and posted over 300 payments daily to customer accounts, reducing the number of errors and increasing accuracy by 30%.
• Resolved account discrepancies with customers in a timely manner; successfully recovered $20,000 within 3 months through effective dispute resolution.
• Streamlined accounts receivable processes from manual to automated systems, creating efficiencies that saved an average of 10 hours per week previously spent on data entry tasks.
• Analyzed financial records for several hundred clients each month and prepared accurate invoices while maintaining full compliance with company policies & procedures as well as industry standards at all times.

Associate’s Degree in Accounting
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Accounts Receivable Professional (CARP)
Institute of
May 2017