Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations for a construction and contractor environment in Chester, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, and following up with commercial customers to keep accounts current. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to manage billing and collections tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities by reviewing customer balances, tracking outstanding invoices, and keeping records up to date.

• Apply incoming payments accurately to customer accounts and research discrepancies to ensure proper cash posting.

• Prepare and process customer billing documents in alignment with contract terms and internal accounting procedures.

• Communicate with commercial clients regarding overdue balances and follow through on collection efforts in a detail-focused manner.

• Reconcile account activity by investigating short payments, unapplied cash, and other payment variances.

• Maintain organized financial documentation and update spreadsheets or reports to support ongoing receivables monitoring.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoicing questions, payment issues, and account concerns efficiently.

• Experience handling accounts receivable duties, including payment posting and account reconciliation.

• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively about past-due accounts.

• Working knowledge of billing processes and standard financial documentation practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking account activity, organizing data, and preparing reports.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a business environment that values attention to detail.

• Chester, VA

• onsite

• Temporary / Contract

• 15.8365 - 19 USD / Hourly