Accounts Receivable Clerk , TX

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a food and food processing organization in The Woodlands, Texas on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a busy receivables workload, maintaining accurate payment records, and following up on outstanding balances effectively. The position will support day-to-day billing, cash application, and collections activities while helping organize and resolve open items requiring cleanup and attention.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activity, including invoicing support, payment posting, and account reconciliation for a high-volume workload.
• Apply incoming cash accurately and investigate discrepancies to ensure customer accounts reflect current balances.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue invoices, and carry out commercial collections efforts in a timely and detail-oriented manner.
• Process credits, adjustments, and other account updates while maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Work within customer portals and internal accounting systems to retrieve payment details, update records, and resolve account issues.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to address outstanding receivables, prioritize urgent items, and support cleanup of open account balances.
• Maintain organized records of collection activity, payment status, and account communications for reporting and audit readiness.