Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Opelika, Alabama. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with high-volume operations. You will play a key role in managing accounts receivable processes and supporting the financial reporting team.

Responsibilities:

+ Respond to incoming calls from retail customers, providing support for billing questions, account reconciliation, and general information requests. + Make outbound calls to customers with overdue balances to collect outstanding payments. + Maintain thorough records of all customer communications. + Offer assistance to internal staff (including sales team members) in processing electronic invoices, addressing technical problems, making necessary corrections, and collaborating with IT for resolution. + Distribute monthly billing statements to customers by mail. + Create and update customer profiles within the system. + Review and reconcile customer accounts, including preparing monthly Excel account reconciliations for larger retail accounts. + Partner with management to address and resolve invoicing discrepancies. + Support the processing of daily customer deposits. + Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Accounts Receivable Supervisor. Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, including billing and collections.
• Comfortable working with high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with ERP software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients and internal teams.

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