Accounts Receivable Clerk

Surprise Insights; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentives

Growth potential into senior roles

Job summary

A financial services company located in New York is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk. The role involves managing incoming payments, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate cash flow. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities. A background check regarding credit score is required. This role offers growth potential into senior positions within finance and billing.

Qualifications

• Understanding of invoicing, payment posting, and AR cycles.
• Experience managing incoming customer payments.
• Detail-oriented with ability to reconcile accounts.

Responsibilities

• Track and record incoming customer payments.
• Generate and send invoices when required.
• Reconcile accounts and address discrepancies.
• Follow up on overdue accounts professionally.
• Prepare AR aging reports and payment summaries.

Skills

Strong Excel/Sheets skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical ability

Strong communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Overview

We’re hiring an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage incoming payments, maintain accurate financial records, and support collection activities. This role directly impacts cash flow and financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Track and record incoming customer payments.
• Generate and send invoices when required.
• Reconcile accounts and address discrepancies.
• Follow up on overdue accounts professionally.
• Prepare AR aging reports and payment summaries.
• Maintain accurate AR documentation and support audits.

Requirements

• Strong Excel/Sheets skills.
• Detail-oriented with good analytical ability.
• Understanding of invoicing, payment posting, and AR cycles.
• Strong communication skills for customer follow-ups.
• Experience with accounting software is helpful.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary with incentives. Benefits depend on employer. Growth potential into Senior AR, Billing, or Finance Ops roles.

Credit Score Requirement

Because this role manages payments and customer financial records, a credit score check and background verification is required.

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