Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support billing, payment posting, and commercial collections activities for a Contract position based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing account balances while maintaining strong communication with customers. The selected candidate will help keep receivables accurate, apply incoming payments promptly, and follow up on outstanding invoices to support steady cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring billing records are complete and up to date.
• Post incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile transactions to maintain accurate financial data.
• Monitor open receivables and contact commercial customers regarding overdue balances to support collection efforts.
• Research payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash, then resolve issues with internal teams and customers.
• Maintain organized account documentation, including payment history, collection notes, and supporting records.
• Review aging reports regularly and escalate high-risk or long-outstanding accounts when necessary.
• Collaborate with accounting and customer-facing teams to address billing concerns and improve account resolution.
• Assist with cash application activities and contribute to smooth daily accounts receivable operations.