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Accounts Receivable Clerk

Atrium, Paramus

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Our client is a national company with an extremely fast paced, technologically forward mindset that is looking to add an Accounts Receivable Clerk to their team.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$65k plus bonus
Position Overview
The Accounts Receivable Clerk must be experienced with cash application and collections to join our client's team. This role is responsible for accurately posting customer payments, reconciling accounts, and proactively following up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment.
Responsibilities Of The Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • Cash Applications.
  • Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit card transactions) accurately and timely to appropriate accounts and invoices.
  • Research and resolve unapplied payments, short-pays, overpayments, and unidentified receipts.
  • Monitor bank activity and ensure daily reconciliation of receipts.
  • Collaborate with sales and customer service to resolve payment discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of payment transactions.
  • Collections.
  • Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts through phone calls, emails, and statements.
  • Identify and escalate high-risk accounts or collection issues to management.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements when necessary and document collection activity in the system.
  • Maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring timely payment resolution.
Required Experience/Skills for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:
  • 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, or collections.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and general proficiency with MS Office.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:
  • Familiarity with B2B collections and working with large customer portfolios.
  • Knowledge of payment portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Billtrust) is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
Education Requirements:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, not required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
Benefits:
  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • 401(k) Match.
  • 3 weeks of PTO.
  • Strong bonus structure.
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As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 157063
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries
    Staffing and Recruiting

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