Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job description:

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to become an important part of a rapidly growing team. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be expected to perform a variety of accounting functions along with fulfilling general administrative duties. This position reports to the Business Support Manager and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, positive and seeking a challenging role in a company where there is expansive room to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data.

- Assist in resolving collections by examining customer payment plans and payment history.

- Read and analyze incoming memos, letters, and reports to determine their significance and distribute appropriately.

- Answer and direct phone calls or take messages for appropriate parties.

- Process receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.

- Prepare bills receivable, bank deposits and initial customer ACH deposits.

- Verify insurance certificates and follow up to ensure proper coverage is in place.

- Prepare agendas for meetings and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons and other meetings.

- Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.

- Assist in collecting customer purchase orders, coding to appropriate cost centers and maintaining customer approvals.

- Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

- Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.

- Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Business Support Manager.

- Assists in generating monthly customer billing statements.

- Copies, files and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Proven working experience in Accounts Receivable.

- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

- Basic working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop.

- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

- Basic understanding of accounting principles.

- Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Experience level:

- 1 year

Schedule:

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person