We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role is essential in ensuring accurate recording of customer payments, resolving invoice-related issues, and maintaining strong communication with clients. The ideal candidate will possess both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment within the energy/natural resources industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Address customer inquiries regarding receivables promptly and with attention to detail.<br>• Escalate unresolved payment issues and track them until full resolution.<br>• Serve as the backup for managing the daily customer bank draft processes, including sending notifications and applying remittances.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for provisional customer accounts.<br>• Collaborate with customer service, billing, and other teams to resolve invoice-related discrepancies.<br>• Apply prepayments to customer accounts and ensure accurate reconciliation of balances.<br>• Conduct comprehensive account reconciliations, including preparing customer statements.<br>• Review and analyze customer balances as directed by the supervisor.<br>• Support special projects and fulfill audit-related requests as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in a relevant field.<br>• A minimum of five years of experience in accounts receivable or a related financial field.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Office tools.<br>• Experience working with SAP systems is strongly preferred.<br>• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.<br>• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.<br>• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for document editing and management.

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