We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customer accounts, resolving payment issues, and keeping billing records accurate and up to date. The role supports day-to-day receivables operations through cash application, account follow-up, and discrepancy research while contributing to an efficient accounting process.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and resolve posting issues when transactions do not align correctly.
• Follow up with commercial clients regarding outstanding balances and support collection efforts effectively.
• Investigate billing questions, payment variances, and account discrepancies to determine root causes and correct records.
• Reconcile customer accounts on a routine basis to ensure balances, payments, and invoice details are accurate.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables activity, organize account data, and prepare status updates for internal review.
• Assist with billing-related tasks and support the overall receivables cycle to maintain steady cash flow.
• Contribute to operational updates or process changes within the receivables function as needed.