Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join an apparel manufacturing organization in Bayshore, New York. This position focuses on maintaining accurate cash application, supporting customer credit activity, and helping keep receivables current and well documented. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounts receivable operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams to resolve payment and billing issues.

Responsibilities:
• Record and apply incoming bank deposits to customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Review checks and remittance details to ensure proper coding and timely cash posting.
• Manage customer chargebacks and deduction activity, including research and follow-up on open items.
• Process product returns, issue credit memos, and handle markdown-related account adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice variances promptly by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Submit credit requests to external credit insurance providers and maintain supporting documentation.
• Partner with sales staff and management to review customer credit exposure and assigned credit limits.
• Notify leadership when customer credit availability changes and help maintain accurate internal credit line records.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical knowledge of cash applications, billing support, and commercial collections processes.
• Experience handling chargebacks, deductions, returns, and credit memo activity.
• Familiarity with customer credit review procedures and communication with credit insurance providers.
• Ability to identify invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely, organized manner.
• Strong attention to detail with solid numerical accuracy and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective communication skills for working with sales teams, management, and external contacts.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$70,000.00 Yearly

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