AR Clerk

Job Title: AR Clerk

Job Description

The AR Clerk supports the Credit Department by reviewing customer credit applications, maintaining accurate account records, and assisting with key payment and invoicing processes. This role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate credit decisions, improving cash flow, and enhancing the overall efficiency of customer onboarding and account management. It is well suited for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in accounts receivable and credit operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and pull information for all customer credit applications in Bectran on a daily basis, ensuring each application is complete and accurate.
• Run D&B and SOS reports and review bank information to evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Identify applications that qualify for Tier 1 credit and promptly route them to the Credit Manager for approval.
• For credit requests over $20,000, follow up on trade and bank references to gather information in a timely manner before sending applications to the Credit Manager.
• Provide fax and email support for credit-related communications by routing incoming emails to the appropriate team members, reducing the time assistants spend on these tasks.
• Process and key ACH payments over time to support the credit assistants and help relieve pressure on cash application activities.
• Track and follow up on priority invoices sent to accounts payable, ensuring prompt attention and resolution to support the credit assistants.
• Monitor and follow up on stale credit approvals to help improve sales opportunities and assist accounts payable in catching up on outstanding items.
• Request, collect, and validate sales tax exemption certificates from customers, ensuring documentation is accurate and properly retained.
• Maintain accurate and organized account records in accordance with records retention practices.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service when communicating with internal teams and external customers about credit, payments, and account status.
• Collaborate with credit assistants and other department staff to streamline processes and support overall Credit Department goals.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, collections, or customer service is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial and account information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Comfort working with records retention practices and maintaining accurate account documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Some college education or coursework in accounting, finance, or business is preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable processes, including credit applications and collections, is a plus.
• Background in customer service environments where timely and professional communication is essential.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to follow up proactively on pending items such as references, invoices, and approvals.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite at a corporate headquarters and is based in a cubicle office setting. The role involves working closely with the Credit Department and interacting regularly with accounts payable, accounting, and other internal teams. You will use systems such as Bectran along with standard office technologies including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. The environment offers the opportunity to work longer term and potentially transition into a permanent position, with a focus on professional collaboration, accuracy, and efficiency in a structured office setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Collierville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Collierville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.