Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily receivables activity for a Contract position based in Perry, Georgia. This role focuses on maintaining accurate customer billing records, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding commercial balances in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple accounting tasks while helping keep cash flow processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

- Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity.

- Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies when transactions do not align.

- Monitor open balances, conduct commercial collection outreach, and document follow-up efforts to encourage prompt resolution.

- Reconcile account activity by reviewing payment history, credits, and billing details to ensure financial accuracy.

- Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payment status, and account balances with professionalism and clarity.

- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues, correct account variances, and support efficient cash collection efforts.

- Prepare routine receivables reports that highlight aging trends, payment activity, and collection status for review. Requirements - Experience supporting accounts receivable processes in a business environment that requires strong attention to detail.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer account follow-up procedures.

- Ability to post cash receipts and perform cash application tasks with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with billing functions, invoice review, and account reconciliation practices.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize daily workload.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

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