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Description

Job Title: Entry-Level AR / Collections Clerk

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Food Distribution

About the Company

A well‑established food distribution company in White Plains is seeking an energetic and motivated Entry-Level AR/Collections Clerk to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow their career in accounting, collections, or customer account management within a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment.

Position Overview

The AR/Collections Clerk will play a key role in supporting the company’s sales team by contacting customers regarding outstanding balances, helping resolve account issues, and ensuring timely payment of invoices. This role involves frequent phone communication, follow‑up, and basic administrative AR tasks. The ideal candidate is comfortable making outbound calls, has professional phone manners, and enjoys working collaboratively with sales staff and customers.

This is a contract‑to‑hire position with strong long‑term potential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

+ Make outbound calls to customers to collect on outstanding invoices and past‑due balances.

+ Maintain professional, customer‑friendly communication while handling collection efforts.

+ Support sales representatives by providing updates on client payment status.

+ Work closely with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.

+ Record notes, update account activity, and maintain accurate AR documentation.

+ Assist in achieving team goals related to cash flow, inventory movement, and timely order fulfillment.

+ Collaborate with internal departments (sales, billing, operations) to ensure account issues are resolved efficiently.

+ Perform general AR administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 0–2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Customer Service, or inside sales (entry‑level friendly).

+ Comfortable making outbound phone calls and speaking directly with customers.

+ Strong phone etiquette and communication skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

+ Basic proficiency with Excel and general computer skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and follow‑up abilities.

+ A team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn.

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.

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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.

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