Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description:

Process incoming payments by posting incoming check, ACH, and credit card payments to customer accounts/ invoices.

Prepare bank deposits as required to company account.

File, and document paid invoices.

Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting customers

Work with manager/ staff closely to resolve potential payment issues promptly with customer, and sales staff.

Follow up on delinquent customer accounts via email, and phone. Document correspondence in accounting system.

Enter, and maintain information of customer accounts.

Establish credit limit and terms for new customer accounts.

Assist sales and order processing with tax rates, and orders as needed

Request tax- exempt certificates from eligible customers as required.

Assist in invoice preparation, with Accounts Receivable Manager

Assist purchasing with credit hold issues, collecting payments, and requesting required documents as needed.

Prepare reports documenting delinquent accounts for management on monthly/ quarterly basis

Assist with preliminary checks for quarterly sales tax reporting.

Bank account reconciliation, monthly.

Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year end reports.

Additional projects as assigned by management

Requirements:

Degree(s): High School Diploma required; College Degree preferred.

Previous Accounting/Bookkeeping experience is preferred, but not required. Previous Administrative, and customer service experience is a plus.

Experience working with ERP and/or accounting software preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Fast- paced and detail oriented

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent time management skills, and the ability to multi- task, and work independently.

Works well under pressure and maintains professionalism during stressful situations.

Friendly demeanor and works well in a team environment.

Proficient user of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Willingness to learn, and grow with company and within one’s role.

Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Cash Applications, Cash Collections, Commercial Collections, Microsoft Excel, SYSPRO