Remote Accounts Receivable Clerk
Job Description
We’re looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team and help keep our billing and payment processes running smoothly.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing customer invoices and payments, keeping account records accurate, following up on outstanding balances, and helping resolve billing issues. It’s a good opportunity for someone with accounts receivable or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping financial records in order.
What You’ll Do
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and send accurate customer invoices on time.
- Record and apply customer payments to the correct accounts and invoices.
- Monitor outstanding invoices, balances, and payment due dates.
- Review customer accounts and identify missing information or discrepancies.
- Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations and account reviews.
- Investigate and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
- Respond professionally to customer questions about invoices, payments, and balances.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounts receivable records and documentation.
- Prepare aging reports, payment summaries, and other AR reports.
- Assist with collections and follow up on overdue accounts when necessary.
- Work with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service teams to resolve account issues.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Gather accounts receivable documents for audits when required.
- Follow company policies and established financial procedures.
- Protect confidential customer and financial information.
- Identify recurring billing or payment issues and communicate them to the appropriate team.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working with numbers and financial records and who takes pride in getting the details right.
You should have:
- Basic knowledge of accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment processing.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or financial platforms.
- Strong numerical and data-entry skills.
- The ability to perform basic account reconciliations.
- Good problem-solving and discrepancy-resolution skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Good customer service and follow-up skills.
- The ability to manage multiple accounts, invoices, and deadlines.
- A professional approach to handling confidential financial information.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
If you have accounts receivable experience and are looking for a remote opportunity where accuracy, organization, and reliability are valued, we’d love to hear from you.