Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location : Branford, CT

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing transactions accurately and in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting. This position supports and reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Process credit applications along with necessary documents including tax exempt certificates and provide the package to the Controller once credit inquiry responses are received for a customer.
• Invoice parts shipments and services performed, process credit card payments, and request, process, and track advance payments.
• Enter and maintain customer information in accounting software.
• Enter cash receipts, process deposits, and update bank reconciliation spreadsheets.
• Manage collections and notify customers of credit limit issues.
• Keep all assigned tracking spreadsheets up to date.
• Become an expert on ERP software functions of assigned areas and learn to utilize additional features.
• Report any collections issues and billing discrepancies.
• Conduct quarterly sales commission analysis.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The role is based in an office setting with a close family feel. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, totaling 40 hours a week with a one-hour lunch break. The team size is 4, within an employee size of 26. This position requires onsite presence every day. The company offers good PTO and cross-training opportunities with Accounts Payable.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

This is a fully onsite position in Branford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.