Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily billing, cash application, and account reconciliation activities in Dallas, Texas. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller and cross-functional teams to keep customer records accurate, resolve payment issues efficiently, and maintain dependable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage receivables tasks with accuracy and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review and prepare customer invoices to confirm charges for products or services are entered correctly and processed on schedule.

- Post daily customer payments, apply cash accurately to open balances, and issue credit adjustments when needed.

- Investigate account variances and follow through on outstanding discrepancies to reach timely resolution.

- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and support daily reporting related to banking activity.

- Maintain well-organized documentation for receipts, customer balances, and collection records.

- Partner with customer service and other internal teams to gather information, address short payments, and resolve damage-related claims affecting customer accounts.

- Assist management with evaluating account activity, payment patterns, and credit details to help keep customer terms current.

- Prepare account statements and receivables reports for internal review and decision-making.

- Escalate concerns involving food packaging quality or safety in accordance with company expectations.

- Contribute to additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned to support the department. Requirements - Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; bachelor's degree is preferred.

- At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

- Practical experience with accounts receivable processing, including billing, cash application, and collections.

- Ability to reconcile customer accounts and bank activity with a high level of accuracy.

- Strong problem-solving skills for researching payment issues and resolving account discrepancies.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work across departments to obtain complete account information.

- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage records, deadlines, and multiple priorities efficiently.

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