Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Savannah, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day receivables operations by managing invoicing, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving account discrepancies, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Generate and process customer invoices accurately and on schedule to support timely payment.
• Apply incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and reconcile transactions against open balances.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively contact commercial clients regarding overdue invoices and outstanding account activity.
• Research billing issues, payment variances, and account discrepancies to ensure records remain accurate and current.
• Maintain detailed documentation of collections activity, cash receipts, and account updates within the accounting system.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve customer account concerns and improve the efficiency of receivables processes.
• Support daily cash collection efforts and help reduce delinquent balances through consistent follow-up.
• Use Sage Intacct to manage receivables data, track account status, and update customer payment information.