Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a growing finance team in Concord, North Carolina. This position supports day-to-day receivables operations with a strong focus on reducing outstanding balances, maintaining accurate customer account information, and ensuring timely payment processing. The role offers a mix of independent work and team collaboration in a stable manufacturing environment with competitive benefits and opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities:

- Manage customer account activity by updating records, monitoring credit exposure, and maintaining receivable balances in line with company guidelines.

- Record and apply incoming payments received through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards with a high level of accuracy.

- Investigate account issues by identifying payment mismatches, resolving discrepancies, and communicating with customers as needed.

- Support collection efforts by reviewing overdue balances, contacting customers, and helping determine appropriate next steps for open orders or account status.

- Handle credit card transactions, including both payment processing and customer credits, while maintaining proper documentation.

- Assist with billing-related work through cross-training, including matching invoices to supporting receiving paperwork and entering invoice data into the accounting system.

- Prepare and distribute customer statements to promote timely payment and clear account visibility.

- Use Epicor and advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and formulas to track receivables activity and support reporting needs.

- Contribute to additional accounting or process-related assignments as business needs evolve. Requirements - Experience in accounts receivable, cash application, billing, or commercial collections.

- Ability to manage past-due accounts and communicate professionally with customers regarding outstanding balances.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.

- Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems; experience with Epicor is preferred.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

- Dependable work ethic and a proactive approach to taking on new responsibilities.

- Ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with an accounting team.

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