Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a team in the Energy/Natural Resources industry. This Contract position is designed to provide coverage for a leave of absence and is expected to run for approximately 12 weeks. The individual in this role will handle day-to-day receivables activity, maintain billing accuracy, and help keep customer accounts current through timely follow-up and coordination with internal teams.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices and related transactions are entered and processed accurately.

- Manage invoicing and payment workflows through Open Invoice and Ariba while maintaining compliance with customer requirements.

- Review customer balances regularly and communicate with clients regarding overdue payments to support timely collections.

- Perform account reconciliations and investigate billing issues to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

- Keep customer account details, payment records, and supporting documentation organized and up to date.

- Partner with accounting and operational teams to confirm invoice accuracy and help prevent payment delays.

- Provide support for other accounting-related and administrative tasks as business needs require.

- Participate in knowledge transfer and training activities to ensure smooth coverage during the assignment. Requirements - Prior experience in an accounts receivable role is required.

- Practical experience using Open Invoice and Ariba is strongly preferred.

- Strong working knowledge of billing, cash collection, and account reconciliation processes.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage records accurately.

- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and handle multiple priorities effectively.

- Strong communication skills and a practical approach to resolving issues.

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