We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support high-volume payment processing and account reconciliation activities in Salem, Oregon. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven setting, works accurately with detailed financial information, and can manage multiple priorities with confidence. The role focuses on applying payments, resolving remittance discrepancies, maintaining records, and delivering responsive service to internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and apply incoming check payments through electronic deposit tools, ensuring funds are recorded correctly and posted to the appropriate accounts without delay.
• Research unclear or incomplete remittance details, determine the proper treatment for each payment, and complete manual updates across financial systems when needed.
• Prepare daily deposit activity, enter receipt transactions into the finance platform, and review batch results to identify and correct processing issues before final posting.
• Respond to payment-related questions in a timely and attentive manner while building productive working relationships with customers and business partners.
• Review enrollment documents for electronic payment options, set up direct deposit or card-based payment methods, and address related issues through resolution.
• Handle requests involving returned, missing, or replacement checks by updating records, supplying documentation, and issuing repayments in accordance with company procedures.
• Process cash card funding requests, complete required notifications, and confirm all related parties are informed once transactions are finalized.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, investigate outstanding exceptions, and prepare correcting entries or journal adjustments within required deadlines.
• Maintain accurate policy and account records, support audit requests by compiling documentation, and collaborate effectively with colleagues from varied backgrounds and working styles.