Accounts Receivable Clerk
Responsibilities:
• Create and send customer invoices each day, ensuring billing details are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Apply incoming payments by properly recording cash, check, and credit card transactions in the accounting system.
• Review accounts receivable records regularly and match transactions to confirm balances are correct and fully documented.
• Investigate billing questions and work directly with customers to resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Produce recurring aging summaries and other receivables reports for leadership on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Maintain customer account documentation and update records to support accurate billing and collection activity.
• Evaluate new customer account information to help assess creditworthiness and reduce potential payment risk.
• Support commercial collection efforts by following up on outstanding balances and encouraging timely payment.
• Use Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics to manage receivables activity, payment posting, and account tracking efficiently.
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or a closely related accounting function and manufacturing experience
• Hands-on background in commercial collections and customer account follow-up.
• Proven ability to reconcile receivable balances and identify discrepancies accurately.
• Experience processing multiple forms of payment, including cash, checks, and credit transactions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics or Great Plains ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.
• Effective communication skills for handling customer inquiries and resolving account issues professionally.
Compensation
$24.70-$28.60 HourlyAbout Us
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