Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join an organization in Sonoma County,California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at billing operations, collections follow-up, and payment posting while maintaining strong accuracy across financial records. The position plays an important role in supporting steady cash flow, resolving account issues efficiently, and providing attentive service to customers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and issue customer invoices according to agreed pricing, terms, and billing timelines.
• Examine billing details for completeness and accuracy, confirming charges, quantities, and supporting records before release.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and take timely action on overdue balances to improve collection performance.
• Record incoming payments from multiple sources and reconcile them against customer accounts.
• Research payment differences, deductions, and invoice disputes, partnering with internal teams to reach resolution.
• Address customer questions related to invoices, account balances, payment activity, and remittance status in a clear and helpful manner.
• Compile receivables reports, aging updates, and collection activity summaries for management review.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including account reconciliations and revenue-related reporting support.
• Maintain adherence to company procedures, financial controls, and audit standards throughout billing and receivables activities.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of invoicing, cash application, and commercial collections practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle financial data accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Sage.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with contract-driven or more complex billing structures is preferred.
• Familiarity with dispute handling, deduction research, or automated receivables workflows is a plus.