Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk is responsible for managing the company's incoming payments and ensuring accurate and timely billing within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role supports financial operations by maintaining customer accounts, processing invoices, monitoring collections, and ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Generate and distribute customer invoices based on sales orders, contracts, and shipment documentation
Review contracts and purchase orders to ensure accurate billing in accordance with aerospace customer requirements
Apply customer payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards) accurately and timely
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status and account inquiries
Prepare weekly and monthly AR reports for management
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Maintain accurate financial records in ERP/accounting systems
Assist with audits by providing requested documentation
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and aerospace regulatory requirements
Collaborate with sales, contracts, and shipping departments to resolve invoicing issues

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
2+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
Experience in manufacturing environment preferred; aerospace industry experience a plus

Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of AR processes and basic accounting principles
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, Infor, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple customer accounts simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with government contracts or defense customers
Knowledge of milestone billing and progress billing
Familiarity with export compliance and aerospace documentation

Work Environment

Office setting within a manufacturing facility
Regular interaction with accounting, contracts, production, and external customers
May require extended hours during month-end close

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth
  Position Summary
  
  The Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk is responsible for managing the company's incoming payments and ensuring accurate and timely billing within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role supports financial operations by maintaining customer accounts, processing invoices, monitoring collections, and ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and contract requirements.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  - Generate and distribute customer invoices based on sales orders, contracts, and shipment documentation
  - Review contracts and purchase orders to ensure accurate billing in accordance with aerospace customer requirements
  - Apply customer payments (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards) accurately and timely
  - Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
  - Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
  - Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status and account inquiries
  - Prepare weekly and monthly AR reports for management
  - Support month-end and year-end closing processes
  - Maintain accurate financial records in ERP/accounting systems
  - Assist with audits by providing requested documentation
  - Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and aerospace regulatory requirements
  - Collaborate with sales, contracts, and shipping departments to resolve invoicing issues
  Qualifications
  
  Education & Experience:
  - Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  - 2+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
  - Experience in manufacturing environment preferred; aerospace industry experience a plus
  Skills & Competencies:
  - Strong understanding of AR processes and basic accounting principles
  - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, Infor, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  - High attention to detail and accuracy
  - Strong organizational and time-management skills
  - Ability to manage multiple customer accounts simultaneously
  - Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  - Strong written and verbal communication skills
  - Ability to handle confidential financial information
  Preferred Qualifications
  - Experience working with government contracts or defense customers
  - Knowledge of milestone billing and progress billing
  - Familiarity with export compliance and aerospace documentation
  Work Environment
  - Office setting within a manufacturing facility
  - Regular interaction with accounting, contracts, production, and external customers
  - May require extended hours during month-end close
  Compensation & Benefits
  - 401(k) with company match
  - Paid time off and holidays
  - Opportunities for professional growth

Shift: First Shift
Compensation: 50,000-75,000

Simmonds Precision Products

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