Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

An Accounts Receivable Clerk provides financial, administrative, and clerical services. They prepare accounts receivable transactions and process customer payments. They also create/issue invoices in accordance with company practices and submit them for approval by management or clients.

Benefits Include:

• Major medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and paid vacation

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate AR aging and other reports detailing accounts receivable status.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Comfortable working with numbers and computer systems.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Sage or other full-scale ER software).
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the shift
• Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 10- 30 lbs
• Regular attendance and punctuality required

Work Environment

• Office-based position with standard business hours
• Occasional overtime during month-end or peak periods may be required