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Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bertelsmann
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2025

About the role

 

 

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for all accounts receivable and cash application functions, including the invoicing of customers and the timely collection and posting of payments. This role involves end-to-end processing of customer billing, electronic payment applications, and quality control. You will ensure that client needs and requirements are met and exceeded while fulfilling departmental objectives within established timelines. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and assists the management team with the implementation of new projects. The Account Payable Clerk is responsible for all accounts payable and disbursement functions, including the auditing and processing of supplier invoices for payment. This role involves end-to-end processing of electronic file transfers, manual checks, and quality control. You will ensure that client needs and requirements are met and exceeded while fulfilling departmental objectives within established timelines. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and assists the management team with the implementation of new projects.

YOUR TASKS

  • Generate and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company specifications.
  • Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Process and apply incoming payments via electronic transfers, credit cards, and manual checks.
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and chargebacks in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
  • Prepare and review aging reports, escalating delinquent accounts as needed.
  • Offer insights to department managers aimed at improving billing accuracy and cash flow efficiency.
  • Assist with data entry and account analysis as required by management.
  • Support account reconciliation processes as required by management.
  • Support system testing for SAP process improvement.
  • Manage inbound and outbound communication regarding payment status and account resolution.
  • Create and maintain process documentation to ensure compliance among team members.

YOUR PROFILE

  • At least 1 year of experience in general accounts receivable functions within an ERP system, preferably SAP.
  • Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated ability to achieve goals and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • At least 1 year of proven experience in managing large volumes of data accurately and efficiently.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
  • Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability and willingness to be flexible to the demands of the business

WE OFFER

  • Medical and Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
  • Voluntary benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Gap insurance, short-term disability, paid family leave, accident insurance, critical illness and cancer insurance. 

 

 

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