Accounts Receivable Clerk Jobs in Tucson, AZ

A lot of Tucson's accounts receivable hiring isn't at banks or accounting firms - it's in healthcare revenue cycle. El Rio Health, the hospital systems, and tribal health programs like the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham Nation all post billing and AR roles steadily, and the city is also home to collections agencies like Caine and Weiner and BARR Credit Services. Add big institutional billing operations at the University of Arizona, Pima County, and Sun Tran, plus government invoicing at defense supplier Sargent Aerospace, and AR clerk work here is spread across more industries than you might expect.

Current Accounts Receivable Openings in Tucson, AZ

Top Tucson Employers Hiring Accounts Receivable Clerks

AR and billing roles in Tucson sit across healthcare, government, defense, and local business. Each link lands on that employer's current openings:

• University of Arizona - the region's largest employer, with AR, billing, and accounting-assistant roles across departments and its Procure-to-Pay operation.
• El Rio Health and healthcare revenue cycle - community health centers, hospitals, and clinics hiring AR, medical billing, and revenue-cycle specialists, where bilingual skills help.
• Pima County and Sun Tran - government accounting and AR roles with strong benefits and stability.
• Sargent Aerospace & Defense - AR clerk roles processing customer and government invoices for the aerospace manufacturer.
• Caine and Weiner / BARR Credit Services - Tucson-based collections agencies hiring accounting and AR clerks.
• Property management and local businesses - real estate firms, lenders like Nova Home Loans, and distributors that need AR and billing support.

Accounts Receivable Clerk Salaries in Tucson

• Entry-level: about $35,000 - $42,000 per year ($17 - $20 per hour)
• Experienced: about $42,000 - $52,000 per year ($20 - $25 per hour)
• Senior AR / lead / revenue-cycle specialist: about $52,000 - $62,000+ per year ($25 - $30 per hour)

These are estimates that vary by employer, industry, and experience. Government, university, and healthcare employers tend to pair these wages with strong benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement matching, and healthcare revenue-cycle roles with insurance and denials experience often pay toward the top of the range.

How to Become an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Tucson

Most Tucson employers ask for a high school diploma or GED plus basic accounting skills, and there is no license to obtain. What gets you hired is comfort with the tools: 10-key data entry, Excel, and accounting software like QuickBooks or a larger ERP system, plus accuracy with numbers. An accounting certificate or associate degree from Pima Community College helps you stand out and start at a higher rate, and it transfers toward a bachelor's at the University of Arizona's Eller College if you later want to become an accountant. For the many healthcare AR roles in town, knowing medical billing, insurance, and basic HIPAA rules is a real advantage.

What the Job Involves

An accounts receivable clerk in Tucson keeps money flowing in: posting incoming payments, generating and sending invoices, reconciling customer accounts, running aging reports, and following up on past-due balances, sometimes by phone. The work shifts by employer - at a UA department or Pima County it is institutional invoicing and reconciliation, at a collections agency it is heavier on customer contact, and in healthcare revenue cycle it means submitting claims, posting insurance payments, and working denials. Bilingual English/Spanish ability helps on the collections and patient-facing side.

Skills Employers Look For

• Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• 10-key data entry and comfort with spreadsheets
• Accounting software such as QuickBooks or an ERP system
• Account reconciliation and basic bookkeeping
• Clear, professional communication for collections and disputes
• Bilingual English/Spanish, valued for patient and customer contact in Tucson

Career Path & Advancement

AR clerk is a solid entry point into Tucson's accounting and finance world. A common path runs from accounts receivable clerk to AR specialist or lead, then to accounting specialist or full-charge bookkeeper, and on to staff accountant once you add coursework. In healthcare, the parallel ladder climbs from AR and billing into revenue-cycle analyst and manager roles. Because employers like the UA and Pima County promote from within and the skills transfer across every industry, the experience opens doors well beyond one office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a degree to be an accounts receivable clerk in Tucson?

No. Most Tucson employers require only a high school diploma or GED plus basic accounting and computer skills. An accounting certificate or associate degree from Pima Community College helps you stand out and start at a higher rate, but many people break in with strong Excel and data-entry skills and prior office experience.

How much do accounts receivable clerks make in Tucson?

Entry-level AR clerks in Tucson generally earn about $17 to $20 per hour, experienced clerks roughly $20 to $25 per hour, and senior AR, lead, or revenue-cycle specialist roles around $25 to $30 per hour. Healthcare revenue-cycle roles with insurance and denials experience tend to pay toward the top of that range.

What software and skills do AR clerks need in Tucson?

Tucson employers look for 10-key data entry, spreadsheet skills in Excel, and experience with accounting software like QuickBooks or a larger ERP system, along with account reconciliation. For the many healthcare AR jobs in town, knowing medical billing, insurance, and basic HIPAA rules is a strong plus.

Can you work remotely as an accounts receivable clerk in Tucson?

Sometimes. Remote and hybrid AR roles have become more common, especially in healthcare revenue cycle where several Tucson employers list work-from-home billing and collections positions. Many AR jobs still prefer on-site or hybrid work, particularly when they involve handling mail, checks, or close coordination with other departments.

How do you move up from accounts receivable clerk in Tucson?

The usual route is to advance from AR clerk to AR specialist or lead, then to accounting specialist or bookkeeper, and on to staff accountant after adding coursework, often through Pima Community College or the University of Arizona's Eller College. In healthcare, clerks frequently move up into revenue-cycle analyst and manager roles.

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