Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Location: (Hartsville, SC)

Duration: Temp - 3 months

Pay Range: $28.7/hr (W2)

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an  Accounts Receivable Clerk - Cash Application to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in  cash application, account reconciliation, ERP systems, and Excel with a proven ability to  apply payments accurately, resolve discrepancies, and sustain current customer accounts .

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply customer payments received via ACH, wire transfer, lockbox, check, credit card, and other methods.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, deductions, and discrepancies.
• Review remittance information and post payments to customer accounts accurately.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments to obtain payment details and resolve account issues.
• Monitor unapplied cash balances and drive timely resolution.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and documentation.
• Support collections by identifying payment trends and account concerns.
• Prepare and distribute accounts receivable reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounts receivable, cash application, or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Cash application and payment processing expertise.
• Account reconciliation and research of payment discrepancies.