Accounts Receivable Clerk

Madison County Wood Products, Inc.; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Wood Products, Inc. in Fredericktown, Missouri, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support invoicing, payments, and AR ledger maintenance. This office-based role requires accuracy, reliability, and comfort with accounting software.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day AR tasks, ensure timely posting of payments, and assist with month-end processes. A detail-oriented, proactive approach is essential for success in our team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Strong grounding in basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/accounting software.
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry and numeric accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments per policies.
• Verify, classify, post, and record AR data.
• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile AR ledger and ensure payments posted.
• Resolve billing discrepancies with clients.
• Issue payment reminders and contact clients.
• Generate AR aging reports.
• Collaborate with Human Resources.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to detail

Organized

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Sage / ERP software

Excel (Pivot tables, formulas)

MS Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our dynamic team. An Accounts Receivable Clerk provides financial, administrative, and clerical services. They prepare accounts receivable transactions and process customer payments. They also create/issue invoices in accordance with company practices and submit them for approval by management or clients.

Benefits Include:

• Major medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate AR aging and other reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Collaborate with Human Resources

Requirements

• Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Comfortable working with numbers and computer systems.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Sage or other full-scale ER software).
• Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and Excel data analysis techniques
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the shift
• Occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 10- 30 lbs
• Regular attendance and punctuality required

Work Environment

• Office-based position with standard business hours
• Occasional overtime during month-end or peak periods may be required