Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Title:

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pay Rate:

$23.00/Hour on W2

Work Location:

Framingham, MA 01702

Shift Hours:

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Work Mode:

100% Onsite

Duration:

6 months with possible extension Job Description Position Summary This role is pivotal in managing and overseeing the accounts receivable processes of our organization. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial stability and customer relationship management of the company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing Accounts Receivable strategies and maintaining effective communication with clients to facilitate timely payments while preserving customer relations. The Specialist will work closely with team members to mitigate risk, optimize receivables, and contribute to departmental goals, all while gaining proficiency in collection methods and systems and ensuring a positive customer experience Job Duties Collect cash for open Accounts Receivable. Follow up on a regular basis with the customer until a payment resolution is received. Escalate to the Team Lead if/when problems or concerns arise. Ability to research Accounts Receivable issues and reconcile payment remittances. Minimize bad debt write-offs and maximize cash receipts while being sensitive to internal and external customers. Adhere to accounts receivable strategies and completion of tasks to include and not limited to on account cash, escalations, credit review, etc. within expected SLA Promptly resolve billing and Accounts Receivable issues while identifying potential opportunities for process improvement Drive and Host conference calls to find resolution to issues and resolve past due Provide internal/external customer ad hoc reporting and/or statements Independently perform root cause analysis on customer issues. Independently work with customer to negotiate significantly past due balances via payment plan or settlement process. Independently summarize and present findings from account reconciliations to customer and internal Staples Teams, including Sales Rep, Director and AVP, Customer Setup and Contract Gateway Teams. Independently communicate with customer's Accounts Payable Supervisors, Managers and Directors. Minimum Qualifications 0-2 years experience in B2B Credit and Collections or Associates or Bachelors Degree Large ERP Experience (Oracle, SAP etc.) Good analytical skills Ability to assess a problem and promptly resolve or escalate accordingly Basic to Intermediate skills in Excel Excellent written and verbal skills Time management and organizational skills Ability to coordinate with other internal departments Use of Collection Software (Webcollect, Getpaid etc.) Understanding of Accounting Principles Understanding of Credit Management processes Proficiency in Microsoft suite and O365 Familiarity with different methods of billing and invoicing customers #TB_EN #ZR Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.