Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a growing organization in Collingswood, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience managing incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and helping maintain timely account resolution. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day receivables operations while partnering with internal teams and commercial customers to keep billing and collections activities on track.

Responsibilities:

- Record and apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.

- Review open balances, follow up on outstanding commercial accounts, and support collection efforts to improve payment timeliness.

- Prepare and process customer invoices while verifying billing details and resolving discrepancies as they arise.

- Reconcile account activity by comparing payment records, invoices, and customer balances to ensure complete and accurate receivables data.

- Communicate with customers and internal departments to investigate short payments, unapplied cash, and other account issues.

- Maintain organized receivables documentation and update records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.

- Assist with routine accounts receivable reporting by tracking aging, payment activity, and collection status.

- Support process-related updates within receivables workflows when needed, including changes tied to internal systems or procedures. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, with direct involvement in cash application activities.

- Practical knowledge of commercial collections and the ability to follow up professionally on overdue balances.

- Experience handling billing tasks, including invoice review, preparation, and issue resolution.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when posting payments and reconciling customer accounts.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used in receivables operations.

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