We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a busy accounting team in the wholesale distribution industry. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, can manage competing deadlines, and brings strong analytical judgment to day-to-day receivables work. The role will focus on billing accuracy, cash activity, account follow-up, and presenting monthly account and brand updates to leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer invoices, post receivable activity, and help maintain accurate account records across a high-volume portfolio.<br>• Apply incoming payments promptly and reconcile cash transactions to ensure balances are current and properly documented.<br>• Conduct commercial collections outreach by phone and email to resolve overdue balances and improve aging performance.<br>• Investigate account discrepancies, review supporting details, and use sound judgment to determine appropriate next steps for resolution.<br>• Prepare and deliver monthly presentations to leadership summarizing account status, brand performance, and notable receivables trends.<br>• Use Excel tools such as Pivot Tables to analyze account data, identify patterns, and support reporting needs.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, correct invoice issues, and keep customer accounts in good standing.<br>• Meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and follow-through in daily work.
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the timely and accurate management of customer billing and incoming payments for our client in Glen Allen, Virginia. This position plays an important role in keeping receivables current, maintaining clean account records, and helping resolve payment issues through cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience in accounts receivable operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and issue customer invoices that align with agreed pricing, contract terms, and company standards.</p><p>• Post incoming payments from multiple channels and ensure funds are applied accurately to the appropriate customer balances.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable records against the general ledger, research inconsistencies, and clear unapplied items promptly.</p><p>• Partner with sales, accounting, operations, and customer support teams to address billing questions and resolve account discrepancies.</p><p>• Produce receivables aging summaries and share collection status updates with leadership on a regular basis.</p><p>• Maintain customer account information with a high level of accuracy while following established financial controls and policies.</p><p>• Review customer financial information and credit data to help determine credit limits for new and existing accounts.</p><p>• Monitor higher-risk balances and coordinate next steps with external collection partners or legal resources when needed to reduce potential losses.</p>