Accounts Receivable Clerk
Kelco Industries · Woodstock, IL · 1 mo ago
Accounting$19/hrFull-time
Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for managing customer billing, processing incoming payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role plays a key part in supporting cash flow and customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
Essential Functions
- Generate and issue invoices based on sales orders, delivery notes, and customer agreements.
- Post customer payments (checks, ACH, wires) accurately to accounts in the ERP system.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up with customers on outstanding balances.
- Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Shipping departments to resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
- Reconcile customer accounts and research unapplied payments or payment shortfalls.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly AR reports for management review.
- Maintain customer records and ensure billing information is up to date.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to AR.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Attention to detail and elevated level of accuracy.
- High School education is required. Some college or 1-2 years’ experience in an office environment is recommended.
- Minimum 1–3 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.