Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Elmira, New York. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to manage critical financial processes, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of customer payments and account management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills and a strong commitment to resolving billing and payment-related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer payments received via checks, wire transfers, and other methods, ensuring accurate application to accounts.
• Review and apply payments to invoices while maintaining detailed records.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances.
• Communicate with customers to address invoice discrepancies and payment concerns.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to short payments, chargebacks, and unapplied funds.
• Prepare and issue credit memos, customer statements, and other related documentation.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address billing inquiries and discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing for audits and generating internal financial reports.
• Contribute to special projects and tasks as assigned by management.