Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support finance operations for a Contract position based in Georgia. This role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, and following up with commercial customers to resolve outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage billing and collection activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity.

- Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep balances current.

- Communicate with commercial clients regarding past-due invoices and coordinate collection efforts with attention to detail.

- Review account activity regularly to identify delinquent balances, billing issues, and unapplied cash items.

- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment variances by working closely with internal teams and external contacts.

- Prepare routine aging updates and related receivables reports to assist with cash flow visibility and account follow-up.

- Support billing operations by verifying invoice details and helping ensure charges are recorded correctly.

- Assist with process-related updates or system changes affecting receivables workflows when needed as part of ongoing responsibilities. Requirements - Experience handling accounts receivable activities, including invoice tracking and account reconciliation.

- Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage customer communication effectively and professionally.

- Working knowledge of cash application processes and accurate posting of incoming payments.

- Familiarity with cash collection practices and follow-up procedures for outstanding balances.

- Experience supporting billing functions and identifying invoice or payment discrepancies.

- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured accounting environment.

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