Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a manufacturing operation in Rochester, New York. This Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, and following up with commercial customers to resolve outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in billing matters, and the ability to keep cash flow activities organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for assigned accounts.
• Apply incoming payments promptly and reconcile cash receipts against open invoices and account balances.
• Contact commercial customers regarding overdue payments and work toward timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, research payment issues, and coordinate with internal teams to correct account variances.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to reduce past-due receivables.
• Prepare routine account updates and document collection activity, payment status, and follow-up actions.
• Support daily cash collection activities and help ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.• Experience working in accounts receivable within a business or manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of commercial collections, cash applications, and cash collection processes.
• Ability to manage billing activities with accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer follow-up and issue resolution.
• Proficiency in reconciling payments, reviewing account balances, and identifying discrepancies.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and standard business software.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a Contract role.