Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Rockford, Illinois. In this role, you will manage various aspects of accounts receivable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, reconciliations, and collections. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and manage collections across a broad receivables portfolio to ensure timely payments.

- Process customer payments, including checks, wire transfers, and other methods, ensuring accurate deposits.

- Record and apply payments in accounting systems with precision.

- Reconcile customer accounts and address discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

- Generate and maintain accounts receivable aging reports to track outstanding balances.

- Communicate directly with clients to follow up on overdue payments and resolve issues.

- Collaborate with internal teams to address billing concerns and delays in payments.

- Identify accounts with delinquent payments and escalate collection actions as needed.

- Assist in documenting and refining processes to enhance efficiency in collections and accounts receivable workflows.

- Develop scalable procedures to streamline accounts receivable operations. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts receivable operations, including collections and cash applications.

- Familiarity with commercial collections processes and billing functions.

- Proficiency in accounting systems such as Net Suite.

- Strong understanding of daily bank deposit procedures.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills for managing client interactions.

- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

- Knowledge of scalable accounts receivable workflows and process improvement.

- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial operations.

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