Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

GOODFELLOW CORPORATION

Goodfellow Corporation | Accounts Receivable Clerk Updated 09/14/2026
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Applies customer payments accurately and supports reliable cash and account reporting. DEPARTMENT Finance and Accounting REPORTS TO Accounting Manager LOCATION Assigned Goodfellow Location 

Position Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Clerk records customer payments accurately and promptly, prepares daily bank deposits, reconciles cash activity, supports sales-commission reporting, and maintains assigned accounting records. This position helps keep customer accounts and cash balances current, complete, and well documented.
Responsibilities
Process Customer Payments and Deposits
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Record check, credit-card, wire, ACH, and other approved payments accurately in the accounting system.
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Apply payments to the correct customers and invoices and research unidentified, short, duplicate, or misapplied receipts.
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Prepare and document daily bank deposits and verify that deposits are reflected correctly in bank activity.
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Maintain complete supporting records for receipts, deposits, adjustments, and customer-account activity.
Reconcile and Report Account Activity
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Reconcile assigned bank accounts and cash activity at month end and resolve differences promptly.
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Calculate or record sales-representative payment commissions and prepare accurate monthly reports.
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Record approved biweekly payroll entries and maintain related supporting documentation.
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Maintain assigned property-tax records, filing calendars, documentation, and payments.
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Support month-end close, audit requests, and other accounting projects as assigned.
Support Customers and Internal Teams
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Make daily collection calls to customers with past-due balances. Maintain an accurate daily collection-call log in the approved system that tracks each call, contact outcome, payment commitment, promised payment date, and required follow-up action.
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Follow up consistently on customer payment commitments and escalate unresolved, disputed, or high-risk accounts according to established procedures.
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Communicate professionally with international and other assigned customers regarding delinquent accounts and payment status.
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Coordinate with Sales, Accounting, and other departments to resolve payment, commission, or customer-account questions.
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Prioritize daily work, meet deadlines, and escalate unusual transactions or unresolved differences promptly.
Own Safety Security and Confidentiality
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Take ownership of safe work practices and follow Goodfellow office-safety, ergonomic, records-handling, and emergency procedures.
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Protect customer payment, banking, payroll, tax, employee, and company information and follow approved access and cash-handling controls.
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Report suspected fraud, phishing, payment-redirection requests, data incidents, or control concerns promptly.
Measures of Success • Payment application accuracy and timeliness • Complete and verified daily deposits
• Daily collection activity and tracking
• Payment-commitment follow-through • Reconciliation and reporting accuracy • Customer responsiveness and control compliance
Qualifications
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High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
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Working knowledge of debits, credits, cash receipts, payment application, and basic account reconciliation.
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Strong data-entry, organization, accuracy, time-management, and prioritization skills.
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Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to work independently with appropriate follow-up.
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Ability to protect confidential information and follow cash, banking, system-access, and document controls.
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Accounts-receivable, cash-application, bank-reconciliation, commission-reporting, property-tax, or ERP experience is highly valued.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
GOODFELLOW CORPORATION
Goodfellow Corporation | Accounts Receivable Clerk Updated 09/14/2026
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position is performed primarily in an office setting and involves prolonged sitting, computer use, data entry, telephone and email communication, and occasional filing or handling of records and deposits. The employee must be able to use standard office equipment and follow appropriate ergonomic and office-safety practices.
Travel and Schedule
This is a full-time position. Routine travel is not expected, though occasional local travel for an approved bank deposit or business need may be required. Schedule adjustments may be necessary during month-end or year-end close.
Work Authorization and Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Goodfellow Corporation does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. No security clearance is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Goodfellow Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We value different experiences and perspectives and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Other Duties
This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not a complete list of every duty or responsibility. Duties may change as operational and business needs evolve.