Tyler Pipe - Accounts Receivable Clerk

Tyler Pipe & Coupling•Tyler, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the company’s financial operations by processing customer payments, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with collections. The role manages a high volume of customer accounts, invoices, and transactions in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with customers and Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, and Accounting personnel. This is an onsite position in Tyler, Texas, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is salary non-exempt and pays $55,000–$60,000 per year. Overtime may be required during month-end close, audit periods, or other business needs. The successful candidate will maintain accuracy, attention to detail, excellent attendance, confidentiality, and professional communication. The role also supports month-end activities, customer credit documentation, continuous improvement, and other accounting functions as needed. Additional duties may be assigned by the Credit Manager, Controller, or Plant Leadership. The company describes itself as part of the McWane family, with more than 100 years of stability and industry leadership. It highlights a culture focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, trust, teamwork, and open communication, as well as work supporting critical infrastructure and community development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong data entry skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work overtime during month-end close, audit periods, or other business needs when required.
Excellent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Prior Accounts Receivable, accounting, bookkeeping, or customer account management experience.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP/accounting system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

Process and apply customer payments accurately and promptly through lockbox, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards.
Maintain customer account records and accurately post invoices, credit memos, debit memos, and adjustments.
Monitor and reconcile customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve unapplied cash issues.
Review accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past-due customer balances.
Communicate with customers about payment status, deductions, disputes, and account reconciliation issues.
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, and Accounting to resolve billing and payment concerns.
Prepare daily cash reports and assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
Maintain organized and accurate Accounts Receivable files and records.
Manage a high volume of customer accounts, invoices, cash applications, and collections activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Assist with customer credit file maintenance, new account setup documentation, and credit reference collection.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Receivable and Credit functions.
Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Credit Manager, Controller, or Plant Leadership.