We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a detail-oriented services organization in Acton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling customer payments, account balances, and follow-up activities. The person in this role will help maintain accurate receivables records while working closely with internal teams and clients to keep billing and cash activity current.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
- Review open balances, follow up with commercial clients on outstanding invoices, and support collection efforts to improve payment turnaround.
- Prepare and maintain billing-related records to ensure invoices, credits, and account activity are properly documented.
- Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with customers and internal departments.
- Monitor aging reports and escalate overdue accounts when needed to support consistent cash collection performance.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account details in a detail-oriented and service-focused manner.
- Assist with routine reporting on receivables activity, collections progress, and cash application results for finance stakeholders.