What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Carter Logistics?
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and values collaboration across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and issue accurate, timely customer invoices
- Process incoming payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards)
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances
- Reconcile accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
- Maintain detailed records of all receivable transactions
- Prepare aging reports and support month-end closing activities
- Communicate with customers regarding payment status and issues
- Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure billing accuracy
- Assist with credit evaluations and maintain customer credit files
- Support audits by providing documentation and reports
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work across systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Logistics industry experience is a plus
Key Qualities for Success
- Ethical with sound business judgment
- Reliable and accountable
- Highly detail-oriented
- Strong team player with a customer-first mindset
Work Environment & Requirements
- Primarily office-based, climate-controlled environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass a background check
Qualifications
Required:
- 1–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or accounts payable
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting
- Excellent communication skills
Work Environment
Office based work environment. Typically, climate controlled.
We are an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION - The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $32