Accounts Receivable Clerk - Short-term

**04 - 178630 kd

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to cover for medical leave. You will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job Duties:**

• Process invoices and statements for mailing and ensure prompt delivery to customers
• Assist customers with invoice or statement requests, credit card payments, and general billing inquiries
• Research and address payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, and disputed invoices
• Proactively manage accounts receivable aging, contacting customers to resolve past-due balances and secure timely payment
• Conduct collection calls and email outreach with professionalism, accuracy, and persistence
• Follow up on returned mail and obtain corrected customer contact information
• Redirect customer questions to appropriate internal departments when necessary to resolve issues
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation within the ERP or accounting system
• Identify trends, recurring issues, or root causes impacting collection efforts and escalate as needed
• Support the Finance team with additional tasks and projects as assigned

*Job Qualifications: *

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or other finance/accounting roles
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel; Experience with accounting or ERP systems required; E-Automate experience is a plus
• Strong collections skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with customers is required
• Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must have a positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to resolving issues quickly and effectively
• Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Only those candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Short-term Accounts Receivable Clerk position, please submit your resume to [email protected], call (440) 253-2983, or TEXT "your name & 178630" to (440) 887-4013.