Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Auburn, Washington on a Contract basis. This position focuses on applying customer payments accurately, supporting commercial collections activity, and helping maintain healthy account balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with billing records, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners.
Responsibilities:
- Apply incoming payments to customer accounts promptly and accurately while resolving discrepancies in remittance details.
- Review open balances and follow up with commercial clients to support timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Maintain accurate accounts receivable records by researching payment issues, short pays, and unapplied cash.
- Prepare and process billing-related updates to ensure invoices reflect correct account information and transaction activity.
- Reconcile account activity on a regular basis and investigate variances to keep aging reports current and reliable.
- Partner with internal teams to address customer questions, clarify payment status, and resolve account concerns efficiently.
- Monitor cash receipt activity and document collection efforts to support consistent follow-through and reporting.
- Assist with receivables processes that may involve updates to workflows or systems when needed as part of ongoing operations.
- Experience supporting accounts receivable functions in a detail-oriented business environment.
- Working knowledge of cash application processes, commercial collections, and payment posting procedures.
- Ability to research account discrepancies and resolve billing or payment issues with accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills when managing high-volume financial transactions.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with standard business systems and spreadsheets used for receivables tracking and reporting.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize daily tasks, and work effectively in a contract position.