Accounts Receivable Clerk III

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Build Your Future with Kirby Join a Marine Transportation and Distribution & Services industry leader recognized for safety, operational excellence, and customer service. At Kirby, we don’t just move products, we move careers forward. We’re looking for a detail-driven Accounts Receivable Clerk III to support high-volume cash application and reconciliation activities within our Finance team. Why This Role Matters In this role, you’ll ensure the accuracy of our financial records by managing incoming payments and resolving discrepancies. Your work directly impacts reporting integrity, cash flow visibility, and operational excellence.

Requirements

A High school diploma with Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
3+ years of Accounts Receivable or accounting experience
Strong experience in cash application and reconciliation
ERP system proficiency (Oracle, FIS, or similar)
Intermediate Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage high transaction volume in a fast-paced environment
Proactive ownership of discrepancies and resolutions
Strong collaboration and communication across teams

Responsibilities

Process and apply high-volume daily payments (ACH, wires, lockbox, checks, credit cards)
Accurately match payments to customer accounts and invoices
Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short pay, and deductions
Reconcile cash activity to bank statements and accounting systems
Prepare adjustments, journal entries, and support month-end close
Partner with Credit, Collections, and Sales teams to resolve discrepancies