Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This position focuses on keeping customer accounts current, recording incoming payments accurately, and supporting a smooth billing and collections process. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with both customers and internal teams to resolve payment-related questions efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Record and apply incoming payments from checks, cash receipts, and other remittance sources with a high level of accuracy.
• Follow up on overdue commercial accounts, with emphasis on balances that have exceeded established payment terms.
• Gather and submit customer-facing documents as needed, including updates completed through client portals.
• Respond to account, invoice, and payment questions by partnering with sales representatives and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of customer conversations, payment activity, and collection efforts.
• Assist with reviewing credit-related documentation and supporting the customer approval process.
• Contribute to billing, cash application, and other accounts receivable tasks while helping with assigned special projects.
• Investigate account discrepancies and work toward timely resolution to support strong customer relationships.• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or commercial collections.
• Working knowledge of payment posting and account reconciliation practices.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software applications.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and identify solutions.
• Ability to document account activity clearly and maintain accurate financial records.