Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for managing customer billing, monitoring payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely collection of receivables. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Record payments and maintain up-to-date customer account information.
• Monitor accounts for overdue balances and follow up with clients to ensure timely payment.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts regularly.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of receivables activity.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to address customer account inquiries.
• Assist with month-end closing processes, reporting, and account reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with collections and customer account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with AR aging reports and cash application processes.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Benjamin Panitch