Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for a dependable Payment Processor to support payment handling operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite and focuses on processing a high volume of check and electronic payments with precision, strong organization, and consistent follow-through. The person in this role will help keep financial records current, investigate payment issues, and work closely with internal teams to maintain accurate account activity.

Responsibilities:

• Process mailed checks and electronic remittances promptly while ensuring transaction details are entered correctly into internal systems.

• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts, post payments accurately, and help maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records.

• Examine payment activity for errors or missing information and resolve exceptions such as unapplied cash or unmatched transactions.

• Investigate account and remittance questions by partnering with internal departments to clarify issues and support timely resolution.

• Reconcile processed payment information against supporting documentation to confirm completeness and accuracy.

• Organize records, filing, and retention of payment documentation in accordance with established financial controls and company procedures.

• Contribute to daily and monthly processing targets by managing workload effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

• Assist with related receivables tasks such as billing support, customer account research, collections coordination, and cash application activities.

• Identify workflow improvement opportunities that can strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in payment processing operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; additional education in accounting, finance, or business is preferred.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, payment processing, cash application, lockbox operations, banking support, or high-volume data entry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of receivables processes, payment posting, reconciliation, and billing-related functions.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial transactions and maintaining records.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured, fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with platforms such as Payology, Salesforce, or other financial processing systems is a plus.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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