Accounting Clerk II

JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk II
LOCATION: Lancaster, NY
PAY RATE: $27-29/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Monitors accounts receivable aging reports and prioritizes collection activities.

• Contacts customers via phone, email, and written correspondence regarding past-due invoices.

• Investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and account issues.

• Maintains accurate records of collection efforts and customer communications.

• Collaborates with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve outstanding account concerns.

• Reviews customer payment trends and identifies potential collection risks.

• Reconciles customer accounts and ensures proper application of payments.

• Prepares weekly and monthly collections status reports and escalates delinquent accounts.

• Supports month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

• Assists in evaluating customer creditworthiness and ensures compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 5 years of collection phone experience.

• Experience monitoring accounts receivable aging reports.

• Experience investigating and resolving billing discrepancies and payment disputes.

• Experience reconciling customer accounts and applying payments.

• Experience preparing collections status reports.

• Experience with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

• Experience evaluating customer creditworthiness.

• Knowledge of compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

• Experience with customer contractual requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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