Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in the Daniel Island area of Charleston, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract to Hire opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, resolving billing issues, and keeping customer accounts accurate and current. The person in this role will support core receivables operations, including payment posting, collections outreach, freight invoice review, and account maintenance using Great Plains and SalesPad.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively contact customers regarding open balances to encourage timely payment before invoices become overdue.
• Record incoming payments each day and verify that cash is applied correctly to customer accounts without delay.
• Send recurring account statements to wholesale customers and respond to routine questions related to outstanding balances.
• Examine aging reports on a regular basis to identify past-due items and support healthy receivables performance.
• Track customer credit exposure and place accounts on hold when payment risk or policy thresholds require action.
• Create freight-related billings, compare charges against supporting documentation, and resolve pricing or invoicing differences.
• Assist with month-end receivables tasks by preparing account information and helping keep records ready for close.
• Work closely with internal team members and company representatives to maintain efficient daily accounts receivable operations.
• Provide additional clerical, accounting, and administrative support as business needs arise.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a similar accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer balance follow-up.
• Ability to process cash applications accurately and maintain organized payment records.
• Experience reviewing invoices, identifying discrepancies, and resolving billing issues.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains and the ability to learn or use SalesPad effectively.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while meeting recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.