Accounts Receivable Assistant

Way Delivery Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Way Delivery Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to support billing, issue invoices, and maintain AR records. This full-time, on-site role requires reviewing customer accounts and assisting with credit control to help cash flow.

You will reconcile payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. Strong attention to detail and customer-focused communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of billing processes and invoicing; experience managing customer accounts and payment records.
• Knowledge of credit control practices and ability to follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Analytical skills to review account data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting.
• Foundational finance principles relevant to accounts receivable and general accounting processes.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP software and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and assist with credit control activities.
• Reconcile payments and follow up on outstanding balances in a professional manner.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and generate routine reports.
• Support the finance department with data entry and basic analysis.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Monday through Friday: Pay will be approximately $18–$22 per hour

Company Description Way Delivery Services is a service-focused shipping and logistics company that has been supporting customers since 1970. The organization builds long-term relationships by listening to and meeting the needs of clients across the Mid-Atlantic States. Way Delivery Services supports a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, packaging, retail, printing, manufacturing, and food services. Core offerings include on-demand, time-critical deliveries, dedicated courier services, and driver leasing solutions tailored to specific routes and business schedules. The company is committed to flexible, reliable service and works to accommodate unique customer requirements whenever possible.

Role Description The Accounts Receivable Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Lancaster, PA. This position is responsible for supporting the billing process, preparing and issuing invoices, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring customer accounts, assisting with credit control activities, reconciling payments, and following up on outstanding balances in a professional manner. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies, generating routine reports, and supporting the finance department with data entry and basic analysis. The Accounts Receivable Assistant is expected to uphold strong attention to detail, provide responsive customer service, and contribute to efficient cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of billing process and invoicing, with experience managing customer accounts and payment records.
• Knowledge of credit control practices and ability to follow up on outstanding receivables in a professional, solutions-focused manner.
• Analytical skills to review account data, identify discrepancies, and support finance-related reporting.
• Foundational knowledge of finance principles relevant to accounts receivable and general accounting processes.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP software and standard office applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing).
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to internal and external interactions.
• Ability to work on-site in Lancaster, PA, collaborate with team members, and manage priorities independently.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or a similar finance support role is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post‑secondary coursework in accounting, finance, or business is a plus.