Entry Level Accounts Receivable Jobs: Titles, Pay, and How to Get Hired (2026)
Accounts receivable is one of the easier finance and billing paths to break into. Most employers train new hires on their own systems, and the core work, posting payments and following up on balances, can be learned on the job. This guide covers the titles to search for, what employers ask for, what entry level pay looks like, and how to get hired without prior AR experience.
Entry level accounts receivable jobs: titles to search for
Many entry level accounts receivable jobs do not have "accounts receivable" in the title. Search for all of these:
- Accounts receivable clerk: posts payments and handles basic account follow up
- Billing clerk: prepares invoices and statements and fixes simple errors
- Payment poster: applies payments and adjustments to the right accounts
- Collections assistant: contacts customers or payers about past-due balances
- AR associate or patient accounts representative: common in healthcare settings
Once you have a year or two behind you, you can move up to the full accounts receivable specialist role.
What employers require for entry level account receivable jobs
Whether the listing says "account receivable" or "accounts receivable," the requirements are similar:
- High school diploma or equivalent (an associate degree in accounting or business can help but is rarely mandatory)
- Basic computer and Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers
- Clear written and phone communication
- Willingness to learn their accounting or practice management software
Entry level accounts receivable jobs near me
If you search for entry level accounts receivable jobs near me, you will mostly see local companies, hospitals, and medical practices. That is a good place to start if you prefer to work on site and learn alongside a team. Be aware that the largest pool of openings today is remote, so widening your search beyond your city helps. Our guide to remote accounts receivable specialist jobs explains what remote employers expect.
Entry level accounts receivable remote jobs
Fully remote roles with no experience requirement do exist, but they are less common than on-site entry level roles. Remote employers often want at least some billing, payment posting, or customer service background. A good plan is to start in a hybrid or on-site role for 6 to 12 months, then move to remote.
Entry level accounts receivable pay
Pay depends on location and industry. Robert Half's 2026 salary page for accounts receivable clerks lists a range of about $44,000 to $58,000. For the specialist title, its 2026 metro pages show the lowest "new to the role" level at about $47,600 in Fort Wayne, IN, $53,100 in Indianapolis, $58,000 in Las Vegas, and $72,800 in Boston. Smaller cities and lower-cost areas sit at the bottom of those ranges.
How to get hired with no AR experience
- Highlight transferable skills. Cash handling, retail, customer service, and data entry all count.
- Learn Excel basics. Sorting, filters, and simple formulas are enough to stand out.
- Try a related first job. Billing clerk, front desk, or payment posting roles lead naturally into AR.
- Tailor your resume. Use the words from the listing, such as "payment posting," "account reconciliation," and "follow up."
- Consider healthcare. Medical practices and billing companies hire steadily, and many train new staff. Read medical billing accounts receivable to see how the work differs from general AR.
If you are leaning toward the healthcare side, our guide to entry level medical billing jobs covers related starting points.
Where to find remote roles
Browse current openings on our Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs page, or check Medical Billing Specialist jobs for related entry points. Every listing on Med Billing Talent is remote and US-based.