Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations for a beverage industry organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, and helping ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in customer account follow-up, and the ability to manage billing-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain customer receivable activity with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and resolve discrepancies tied to cash receipts.
• Follow up with commercial clients regarding outstanding invoices and work toward prompt payment resolution.
• Prepare and review billing transactions to help ensure invoices are complete, accurate, and issued on time.
• Investigate account variances, payment shortfalls, and unapplied cash to support clean account reconciliation.
• Partner with internal teams to address customer billing questions and improve the overall collection process.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on due dates and account status. Requirements
• Experience supporting accounts receivable processes in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer payment follow-up practices.
• Hands-on experience with cash application and reconciliation of incoming payments.
• Familiarity with billing functions, invoice review, and account balance maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

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