Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a growing team. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience handling payments, account follow-up, and customer or vendor communication in a fast-paced accounting environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, apply incoming funds, and assist with account reconciliation activities while ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming payments, including ACH transactions and daily check receipts, and record them accurately in the accounting system.
• Apply cash to open invoices and review payment details to ensure customer accounts remain current and properly documented.
• Conduct routine follow-up on past-due balances through thorough collection outreach while maintaining positive business relationships.
• Communicate with vendors and external contacts to clarify payment activity, resolve discrepancies, and support timely account resolution.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records by comparing ledger activity, payment postings, and outstanding invoice balances.
• Assist with billing-related tasks and investigate issues that affect invoice accuracy or payment application.
• Monitor receivables activity and escalate unresolved account issues when additional review or action is needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of cash application, payment posting, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience handling collections activity with a detail-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with billing functions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ability to manage daily payment transactions, including checks and ACH payments, with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with basic accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.

Compensation

$26.00-$28.00 Hourly

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