Position Title:
AP / AR Clerk Wage: $23.00 - $25.00/hour Our manufacturing client in Rockford, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to support their finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys managing both A/P and A/R processes, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring accurate, timely financial transactions. This is a fully onsite, full-time, direct hire position that offers a very competitive pay and benefits package. AP / AR Clerk Responsibilities: Collect and organize all invoices, bills, statements, payment documents, and credit card support records Verify and obtain required approvals for all payables and confirm status of pending invoices Process daily postings in the accounting system; prepare and mail vendor checks and correspondence Prepare wire/ACH payment lists and positive pay reports for supervisor review Assist with reconciling credit card transactions and provide credit card information support to employees Apply customer payments promptly and accurately; help maintain A/R sub-ledgers Deposit incoming checks on a scheduled basis Generate A/P and A/R aging reports, identify overdue or delinquent accounts, and ensure timely follow-up or payment processing Respond to inquiries from vendors, customers, the sales team, and internal employees Coordinate with various departments to resolve discrepancies or provide needed documentation Assist with bank reconciliations as required Scan, print, and maintain organized A/P and A/R digital folders and historical records Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate departments Complete additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor Requirements for AP / AR Clerk: 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or related administrative roles; some A/R experience required Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field a plus Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments Basic understanding of accounting principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal departments Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
