Accounts Receivable Clerk

A busy wholesale distribution company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support customer billing, cash applications, and account maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, researching discrepancies, and keeping customer accounts accurate. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with transaction details, and proactive about resolving payment questions. Previous AR experience is preferred, but candidates with billing, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience may also be a fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments received through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and other approved methods.
• Review remittance information and match payments to outstanding invoices.
• Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies.
• Generate invoices, account statements, and billing documentation.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances.
• Communicate with customers regarding payment questions and missing remittance details.
• Maintain accurate payment records and update account notes in the accounting system.
• Assist with AR aging reports and identify accounts requiring follow-up.
• Coordinate with sales, customer service, and shipping teams to resolve billing disputes.
• Support month-end close through account reconciliations and reporting.
• 1–3 years of accounts receivable, cash applications, billing, or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong data entry and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional customer communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.