Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Allentown, PA (on-site, standard daylight schedule with limited flexibility)

About the Company

Join a well-established North-American manufacturer whose engineered building-products can be found everywhere from big-box retailers to major infrastructure projects. The finance team is growing, and we are searching for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) professional who will keep cash flowing, strengthen customer relationships, and support cross-functional initiatives. You will work alongside a close-knit group that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily ACH, wire, and check receipts in the ERP and clear customer balances for three affiliated business units.
• Reconcile short-pays and payment discrepancies; contact customers to resolve issues and maintain current aging.
• Investigate chargebacks and deductions, obtain proof of delivery, and file disputes through customer web portals.
• Compile trade references and prepare credit-application packets for new accounts or limit reviews.
• Generate weekly cash-in and collections reports for finance leadership; highlight risks and opportunities.
• Partner with logistics and warehouse teams to validate returns and issue timely credits.
• Assist with month-end tasks including rebate, co-op, and commission accruals.
• Provide back-up support for vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and statement reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or similar accounting support role.
• Associate degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on ERP knowledge (SAP familiarity a plus) and comfort working in customer payment portals.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage a high volume of email traffic professionally.
• Experience with EDI transactions or sales-tax concepts is advantageous.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).
• Stable manufacturer with decades of success and a pipeline of new products.
• Clear growth path: cross-training in AP and credit management plus exposure to continuous-improvement projects.
• Collaborative culture that values new ideas and rewards accuracy, integrity, and initiative.

About Blue Signal:

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