Accounts Receivable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments accurately and apply cash receipts to the appropriate accounts and invoices.
• Review customer account activity, investigate billing variances, and resolve outstanding differences in a timely manner.
• Monitor receivables aging and follow up with commercial clients to collect past-due balances professionally and consistently.
• Access customer portals to locate, verify, and match invoices to support payment processing and account accuracy.
• Support billing-related tasks by confirming invoice details and helping ensure documentation is complete.
• Communicate with customers and internal partners regarding payment status, account questions, and collection matters.
• Maintain organized records of cash application activity, collection efforts, and account updates.
• Contribute to the accounting team’s daily operations as receivables volume increases with company growth.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical knowledge of commercial collections, cash application, and customer payment processing.
• Ability to match invoices within customer portals and verify account details with accuracy.
• Experience reconciling customer accounts and researching discrepancies to resolution.
• Familiarity with maintaining aging reports and tracking overdue balances.
• Working knowledge of billing functions and accounts receivable procedures in a business environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in business-to-business collections, payment posting, and account research, along with the ability to work carefully through invoice and account discrepancies.