Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a busy organization. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage customer accounts with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate will help keep billing, cash application, and collections activities running smoothly while partnering closely with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing activities, process customer billings, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records in a timely manner.
• Apply incoming payments, post cash transactions, and reconcile account activity to ensure balances are correct and up to date.
• Conduct commercial collections follow-up on outstanding balances while maintaining positive and detail-focused customer relationships.
• Review customer accounts for discrepancies, investigate payment issues, and resolve billing concerns through effective problem-solving.
• Support high-volume receivables workflows in a manufacturing environment by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining strong accuracy.
• Prepare account reconciliations, track aging reports, and communicate collection status and payment trends to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to improve receivables processes and support system-related workflow updates when needed. Requirements
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, ideally within a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of billing, cash application, cash posting, collections, and account reconciliation activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a consistent focus on accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, general PC applications, and accounting software used for receivables processing.

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