Accounts Receivable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Record incoming payments each day with precision, including allocations across multiple invoices, partial remittances, short payments, and other exceptions.
• Investigate payment irregularities such as unapplied cash, incorrect postings, and account mismatches, then take appropriate steps to correct them.
• Courteously collect outreach on overdue accounts while preserving positive, respectful relationships with clients.
• Cook with billing, project, and accounting personnel to address invoicing questions and resolve payment-related concerns.
• Keep thorough documentation of cash posting activity, collection efforts, and account follow-up for accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Monitor open receivables and disputed items to help drive timely resolution of aged balances.
• Recommend practical improvements that strengthen the efficiency and accuracy of cash application and collection workflows.
• Provide support during month-end close by completing accounts receivable tasks and preparing related records as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least four years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work in accounts receivable.
• Proven ability to handle detailed cash application and reconcile complex customer payments.
• Experience performing collections in a detail-oriented, service-oriented manner.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting practices and accounts receivable procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, with QuickBooks experience preferred, along with solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with both customers and internal teams.

Skills

• Accounts Receivable Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Collection Management.
• Financial Analysis.
• Microsoft Excel.
• QuickBooks.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Full-time position.