Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily billing, payment, and account reconciliation activities for a Contract position based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing customer communication with accurate financial processing in a fast-paced office setting. The ideal candidate will help maintain organized records, resolve payment issues, and ensure receivables are handled in line with company procedures and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming payments, checks, and deposits accurately while maintaining timely updates to accounts receivable records.
• Review account activity to identify discrepancies, research outstanding items, and follow through on appropriate resolution steps.
• Communicate with customers regarding payment status, collection matters, credit-related questions, and account documentation needs.
• Prepare routine reports on cash activity, receivables balances, and payment trends to support internal visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain office and reception-related support tasks as needed, including scheduling assistance and general administrative coordination.
• Verify transactions and supporting documentation to ensure adherence to established procedures, authorizations, and compliance requirements.
• Use business systems, including SAP R/3, to enter financial information, monitor account details, and track payment processing activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate exceptions, document financial notes, and improve consistency in collection and review methods.• Previous experience in accounts receivable, payment processing, cash application, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of customer service practices and the ability to communicate professionally about account issues and payment follow-up.
• Experience handling check processing, deposits, reporting, and account review with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven procedures and the ability to follow established financial controls and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with office systems and financial software; experience with SAP R/3 is strongly preferred.
• Ability to research discrepancies, analyze account information, and resolve issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.