Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bunzl Distribution NA • Tracy, CA

11h • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will play an important role in maintaining the financial health of the business by ensuring invoices are processed accurately, customer payments are collected on time, and account balances are properly maintained. You will serve as a key partner to customers and internal teams, helping resolve billing issues, reduce past-due balances, and improve cash flow. This title reflects a senior-level individual contributor role and not a direct people-management position.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance teams to support a seamless billing and collections process. You'll have the opportunity to manage complex customer accounts, analyze account trends, recommend process improvements, and drive efficiencies that support both customer satisfaction and business performance.

This is a relationship-driven, business-to-business Accounts Receivable position that combines collections, customer service, and problem-solving. Success in this role requires professionalism, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build productive partnerships with both customers and internal stakeholders. If you enjoy working independently, resolving complex account issues, and making a measurable impact on the business, this may be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Computer skills with AS400, Microsoft E-mail, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, dependable, and hard-working individual with the ability to work well in a team as well as an individual contributor

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer accounts and drive collection efforts to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances and improve overall cash flow.
• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices, secure payment commitments, and proactively resolve barriers to payment through collaboration with internal teams.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies, including billing issues, short payments, deductions, credits, unapplied cash, and other account-related concerns.
• Process invoices and supporting documentation through customer portals, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Maintain accurate customer account records, collection notes, and aging reports while providing regular collection status updates to management.
• As the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Billing, to resolve issues and support customer needs.
• Manage high-volume customer interactions and order processing with a strong focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Expedite orders, coordinate issue resolution, and deliver exceptional customer service to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company products, systems, processes, and customer requirements to effectively support business operations.
• Assist with cash application, account reconciliations, and other administrative or accounting-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED