Accounting Clerk II

JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk II LOCATION: Lancaster, NY PAY RATE: $27-29/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension) Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S. Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Qualifying Questions Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary? Summary Monitors accounts receivable aging reports and prioritizes collection activities. Contacts customers via phone, email, and written correspondence regarding past-due invoices. Investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and account issues. Maintains accurate records of collection efforts and customer communications. Collaborates with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve outstanding account concerns. Reviews customer payment trends and identifies potential collection risks. Reconciles customer accounts and ensures proper application of payments. Prepares weekly and monthly collections status reports and escalates delinquent accounts. Supports month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable. Assists in evaluating customer creditworthiness and ensures compliance with company policies and contractual requirements. Requirements Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). 5 years of collection phone experience. Experience monitoring accounts receivable aging reports. Experience investigating and resolving billing discrepancies and payment disputes. Experience reconciling customer accounts and applying payments. Experience preparing collections status reports. Experience with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable. Experience evaluating customer creditworthiness. Knowledge of compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. Experience with customer contractual requirements. About Us The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense #J-18808-Ljbffr The Structures Company