Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Missouri on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position focuses on supporting day-to-day receivables operations through accurate payment posting, customer account follow-up, and timely resolution of billing matters. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with commercial collections, and the ability to keep accounts current while maintaining clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts to maintain up-to-date receivable records.
• Review outstanding balances, follow up with commercial customers, and support timely collection of open invoices.
• Prepare and issue invoices while addressing billing discrepancies and account questions as they arise.
• Reconcile account activity by researching unapplied cash, short payments, and payment variances.
• Maintain detailed documentation of collection efforts, payment status, and account correspondence.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve disputes, clarify charges, and support smooth receivables processing.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize accounts requiring immediate attention to reduce past-due balances.
• Experience supporting accounts receivable functions in a business or corporate environment.
• Hands-on background in commercial collections and customer account follow-up.
• Ability to post cash receipts and manage cash application activities with accuracy.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, invoice review, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for client interaction.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.