Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Lancaster

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day billing and payment activities for a food processing operation in Lancaster, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing invoice distribution, cash posting, and account follow-up. The person in this role will help keep customer accounts current by handling transactions accurately, monitoring deductions, and communicating clearly with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

- Create and process customer invoices with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy.

- Deliver billing documents to customers through electronic methods, customer web portals, or mailed correspondence as needed.

- Post daily incoming payments and maintain accurate records of all cash receipts.

- Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts to ensure account balances are up to date.

- Review accounts for payment discrepancies and notify the appropriate parties when balances fall short.

- Process approved deductions and maintain supporting documentation for account activity.

- Monitor unauthorized deductions and track outstanding items for follow-up and resolution.

- Manage access and basic maintenance for customer portal accounts.

- Assist with additional accounts receivable and administrative tasks as assigned. Requirements - High school diploma and at least two years of relevant accounts receivable or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Hands-on experience with accounts receivable activities such as billing, cash application, collections, and payment posting.

- Familiarity with ERP systems; exposure to SAP is preferred.

- Intermediate computer skills, including practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in financial records.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.

- Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to approach account issues with sound judgment and problem-solving ability.

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