Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a team based in Ramsey, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who can balance accuracy, follow-through, and strong communication while managing customer payments and outstanding balances. The person in this role will contribute to timely cash posting, invoice-related activities, and commercial collections while helping maintain reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with commercial clients, and drive collection efforts to reduce past-due balances.
• Prepare and issue billing documents while reviewing account activity for discrepancies or missing information.
• Reconcile receivable records by researching payment variances, short pays, and unapplied cash.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account concerns.
• Maintain organized documentation related to transactions, collections activity, and account adjustments.
• Support routine reporting on aging, payment trends, and collection status for finance stakeholders.• Experience working in accounts receivable or a similar finance support position.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections and customer account follow-up practices.
• Hands-on ability to post payments, manage cash applications, and track open balances.
• Familiarity with billing processes, invoice review, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle numerical data accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal departments.
• Proficiency with standard office software and financial systems used for receivables processing.