Accounting Clerk II

Job Title: Accounting Clerk II Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will proactively manage customer relationships to ensure timely collection of past due invoices, resolve billing issues, and maintain accurate account records. This role also involves assisting with account reconciliations, credit analysis, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Responsibilities
- Make collection calls for outstanding past due invoices and maintain appropriate customer credit limits.
- Place accounts on hold as necessary to meet weekly collection goals.
- Keep accurate notes and follow-up actions in the SAP module.
- Resolve payment issues by providing documentation, invoice submission in customer portals, and assisting in negotiating customer payment plans.
- Develop a working knowledge of the sales process and types of instrument ownership to effectively communicate with customers and Territory Sales Managers.
- Understand customer structure, including sold to/bill to partners and customer types in SAP.
- Interact with AR Manager, SR Manager, Controller, and/or Legal on customer bankruptcies, fraud, or reorganizations.
- Provide support in clearing AR email inbox daily and gain exemption certificates for about-to-expire certificates.
- Work with internal and external customers to provide requested data.
- Assist with the annual audit and any related interim procedures.
- Conduct monthly account reconciliations as assigned.
- Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Experience in collections and accounts receivable.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with aging reports, debt and credit management.
- Understanding of finance, including V-lookups.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of related experience in AR Credit and Collections, billing, claims, or contracts.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and the Accounts Receivable function.
- Foundational understanding of debits and credits as they relate to Accounts Receivable.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with SAP.
- Experience in uploading invoices to WAWF and DFAS.
- Knowledge of government collection processes and procedures.
Work Environment
Initial training will be conducted onsite for the first two weeks, requiring full-time in-office presence. Upon completion of training, the position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Salt Lake City,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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