Accounts Receivable Clerk
Prosimo.io
Accounts Receivable Clerk
📍 Bridgeton, Missouri (Onsite)
🏭 Manufacturing & Distribution Industry
🕒 Full-Time; M-F 8am-5pm, flexible on hours to start earlier if desired
💰 Salary: $50K-$55K per year; full benefits, PTO, Paid holidays, 401K and match
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution company in Bridgeton, MO, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk to join their onsite team. This position plays a key role in daily accounting operations, with responsibilities that include customer invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and month-end close support. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and ready to take ownership of their work in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and send accurate customer invoices daily; process credit memos according to company policy
- Respond to inquiries related to billing, payment status, and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
- Investigate and resolve billing issues or disputes by reviewing past transactions and coordinating with internal departments and customers
- Make regular collection calls to customers to ensure timely payment and address any concerns
- Reconcile and apply customer payments, including lockbox deposits, checks, wires, and credit card payments
- Complete timely and accurate month-end reconciliations
- Monitor and manage credit holds on customer accounts daily
- Process select accounts payable invoices tied to AR, including freight, cutting dies, and printing plates
- Prepare audit workpapers and assist during the annual audit process
- File monthly sales tax returns
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting
- Solid understanding of accounting principles related to AR and AP
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher level)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Comfortable learning and using proprietary accounting software (training provided)
Why This Role Could Be a Fit:
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, with day-to-day ownership of AR tasks. The role includes support from the Controller, but is best suited for a self-starter who thrives in a hands-on, detail-driven environment.
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