We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a small accounting team in Goodyear, Arizona. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on invoicing, cash application, and commercial collections, with responsibility for managing customer accounts through the full payment cycle. The person in this role will work closely with internal partners to address billing concerns, clear account discrepancies, and support accurate financial reporting. This position reports to the US Controller and is primarily on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Generate customer invoices and confirm billing details such as pricing, quantities, freight charges, tax treatment, and payment terms before release.
- Monitor receivable aging and organize collection efforts by assessing overdue accounts and determining follow-up priorities.
- Record incoming payments accurately while investigating short pays, unapplied cash, deductions, and disputed balances.
- Issue account credits and billing adjustments as needed, and reconcile customer ledgers to maintain accurate records.
- Prepare and maintain accounts receivable and collections reporting to assist with month-end activities and audit support.
- Partner with sales, customer service, and shipping teams to resolve invoice questions and payment delays efficiently.
- Research account discrepancies independently and drive issues through to resolution with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support onboarding and transition activities during coverage needs, including learning internal processes across training and close cycles.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and commercial collections.
- Working knowledge of sales and use tax as it relates to billing and payment processing.
- Understanding of core accounting concepts and standard accounts receivable procedures.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions.
- Experience using an ERP or accounting system in a receivables environment; Infor SyteLine SL10 is a plus.
- Excellent communication, organization, and detail management skills.
- Ability to investigate payment discrepancies and resolve customer account issues with minimal supervision.
- Background in manufacturing or related industry environments is preferred.