Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily receivables operations for a growing team in Louisville, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate customer accounts, applying incoming payments, supporting billing activity, and following up on outstanding commercial balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when managing collections, and the ability to keep records organized in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process and reconcile incoming customer payments to ensure account balances remain accurate and current.
- Review open invoices, monitor aging reports, and conduct timely follow-up with commercial clients regarding past-due balances.
- Apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts while researching and resolving payment discrepancies.
- Prepare and support billing activities, including verifying invoice details and addressing customer questions related to charges.
- Maintain complete and accurate accounts receivable records, documenting collection efforts and account updates.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate short payments, deductions, and other issues affecting receivable balances.
- Assist with routine reporting on collections activity, cash application status, and outstanding receivables.
- Support process updates or system-related changes affecting receivables workflows when needed.
- Experience working in accounts receivable with responsibility for customer account maintenance and payment tracking.
- Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate professionally and follow up effectively on overdue balances.
- Hands-on experience with cash applications and daily cash posting activities.
- Familiarity with billing functions and invoice review in a business-to-business environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reconciling payments and resolving account discrepancies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a high-volume setting.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking and reporting.