Accounts Receivable Clerk

Akkodis; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is hiring an Account Receivable/Cash Applications Associate in Warren, MI to support timely payment processing and accurate posting of customer payments. You will collaborate with Collections and Transportation teams and communicate with customers to resolve payment issues with precision.

The role requires experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or reconciliation and intermediate Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payment Processing, or Reconciliation is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to research discrepancies, identify issues, and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments received through lockbox, PO Box, ACH, credit cards, and route delivery.
• Apply check payments to customer accounts using the AS400 system.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account variances by reviewing historical information and contacting customers as needed.
• Work closely with Collections and Transportation teams to investigate and resolve payment-related issues.
• Reconcile daily cash postings between internal systems and bank records.
• Support testing, reconciliation, and implementation of new processes.
• Assist with improving existing policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the department.
• Communicate professionally with internal customers, external customers, and cross-functional teams when issues require escalation.
• Participate in process-mapping activities and assist with developing, documenting, implementing, and training on new processes.

Skills

Cash applications

Accounts receivable

Collections

Payment processing

Reconciliation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Excel

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Account Receivable/Cash Applications Associate in Warren, MI. The ideal candidate will have experience with cash applications, accounts receivable, collections, payment processing, or reconciliation, along with strong attention to detail and intermediate Excel skills. This person will work closely with internal teams, including Collections and Transportation, while also communicating with customers when payment issues or discrepancies need to be resolved.

Pay Range: $16/hr. - $18/hr. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments received through lockbox, PO Box, ACH, credit cards, and route delivery.
• Apply check payments to customer accounts using the AS400 system.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account variances by reviewing historical information and contacting customers as needed.
• Work closely with Collections and Transportation teams to investigate and resolve payment-related issues.
• Reconcile daily cash postings between internal systems and bank records.
• Support testing, reconciliation, and implementation of new processes.
• Assist with improving existing policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the department.
• Communicate professionally with internal customers, external customers, and cross-functional teams when issues require escalation.
• Participate in process-mapping activities and assist with developing, documenting, implementing, and training on new processes.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payment Processing, or Reconciliation is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to research discrepancies, identify issues, and develop solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodisgroup.com/en/privacy-policy.

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