Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Fayetteville, NC in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day receivables operations by managing invoicing, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances with commercial customers. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner to support ongoing billing operations.
• Record and post incoming payments while ensuring cash receipts are matched correctly to customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and communicate with commercial clients to resolve overdue invoices and secure payment.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records to identify discrepancies and help maintain clean and accurate ledgers.
• Research billing questions and payment variances, working with internal teams to support timely resolution.
• Maintain organized documentation related to invoicing, collections activity, and account status updates.
• Assist with routine reporting on receivables activity, aging trends, and collection progress for management review. Requirements
• Experience supporting accounts receivable processes in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer follow-up practices.
• Ability to apply cash receipts accurately and maintain detailed payment records.
• Familiarity with billing procedures and invoice processing standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

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