Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Fresno, California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing customer accounts, incoming payments, and follow-up on outstanding balances. The position will play an important part in keeping billing records accurate, applying cash receipts correctly, and maintaining healthy account status through consistent commercial collections activity.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records in support of daily billing activity.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and research any discrepancies related to cash posting.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up with business customers to collect outstanding balances in a timely and thorough manner.
• Reconcile account activity by reviewing payments, credits, adjustments, and open items to ensure balances are correct.
• Investigate and resolve billing questions by working with internal teams and customers to address account issues efficiently.
• Prepare routine receivables updates and document collection efforts, payment status, and account notes with accuracy.
• Support cash collection efforts by prioritizing overdue accounts and escalating unresolved items when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience with commercial collections and communication with business customers regarding past-due accounts.
• Working knowledge of cash applications, cash collections, and billing processes.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and identify discrepancies in customer account activity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines accurately.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting receivables activity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to customer interactions.

Compensation

$19.95-$23.10 Hourly

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