Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day payment processing and account reconciliation activities for a growing organization in Elmira, New York. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and hands-on experience managing receivables in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate customer account records, address payment-related questions, and contribute to timely collections and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post customer remittances received through checks, organizational payment channels, and wire transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Match incoming funds to the appropriate customer balances and open invoices to keep account records current and reliable.
• Review receivables aging data regularly and reach out on overdue balances to support prompt collection of outstanding payments.
• Work directly with customers to clarify billing questions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment concerns professionally.
• Analyze short-paid invoices, chargebacks, and unapplied cash items, then take appropriate steps to reconcile outstanding issues.
• Prepare credit adjustments and customer account statements when needed to support accurate billing and account maintenance.
• Partner with sales and customer-facing teams to address account concerns and ensure billing matters are resolved efficiently.
• Provide support for audit requests, reporting needs, and additional finance-related assignments as directed by management.