Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a detail-oriented services organization in Acton, Massachusetts. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling customer payments, account balances, and follow-up activities. The person in this role will help maintain accurate receivables records while working closely with internal teams and clients to keep billing and cash activity current.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review open balances, follow up with commercial clients on outstanding invoices, and support collection efforts to improve payment turnaround.
• Prepare and maintain billing-related records to ensure invoices, credits, and account activity are properly documented.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with customers and internal departments.
• Monitor aging reports and escalate overdue accounts when needed to support consistent cash collection performance.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payment status, and account details in a detail-oriented and service-focused manner.
• Assist with routine reporting on receivables activity, collections progress, and cash application results for finance stakeholders.