Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities :

• Address customer inquiries regarding receivables promptly and with attention to detail.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues and track them until full resolution.
• Serve as the backup for managing the daily customer bank draft processes, including sending notifications and applying remittances.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for provisional customer accounts.
• Collaborate with customer service, billing, and other teams to resolve invoice-related discrepancies.
• Apply prepayments to customer accounts and ensure accurate reconciliation of balances.
• Conduct comprehensive account reconciliations, including preparing customer statements.
• Review and analyze customer balances as directed by the supervisor.
• Support special projects and fulfill audit-related requests as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in accounts receivable or a related financial field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Office tools.
• Experience working with SAP systems is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for document editing and management.