Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our Credit and Accounts Receivable team in Hatfield, PA. This role offers exposure to accounting, finance, and credit operations within a fast-paced environment.

You will review aging, follow up on past-due invoices, process deductions, and apply payments while collaborating with sales, customer service, and transportation teams.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for candidates with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due invoices.
• Communicate with customers to help secure payment and resolve account issues.
• Research, validate, and process customer deductions and disputes.
• Gather supporting documentation such as invoices and bills of lading.
• Process credit memos and match approved credits to deductions.
• Accurately apply customer payments from multiple sources.
• Create dispute cases for short payments and deductions.
• Assist with customer setup and account data maintenance.
• Analyze deduction trends and support reporting and research needs.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve account questions and outstanding balances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Clemens Food Group is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our Credit and Accounts Receivable team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience in accounting, finance, or credit operations while working with both internal teams and external customers in a fast-paced business environment.

In this role, you’ll help manage customer accounts, resolve outstanding invoices and deductions, process payments and credits, and ensure account information is accurate and up to date. You’ll work closely with the Credit Manager as well as teams across sales, customer service, transportation, and other areas of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Review accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due invoices
• Communicate with customers to help secure payment and resolve account issues
• Research, validate, and process customer deductions and disputes
• Gather supporting documentation such as invoices and bills of lading
• Process credit memos and match approved credits to deductions
• Accurately apply customer payments from multiple sources
• Create dispute cases for short payments and deductions
• Assist with customer setup and account data maintenance
• Analyze deduction trends and support reporting and research needs
• Partner with internal teams to resolve account questions and outstanding balances

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating across departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Previous data-entry experience preferred
• SAP experience is a plus, but not required
• Entry-level candidates will be considered; 1–2 years of related experience is preferred

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.