Accounts Receivable Clerk Jobs

Overall Responsibilities:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Contact customers to obtain payment on past due balances; Monitor accounts for non payments, delayed payments or other irregularities.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assists when needed in preparing, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

Characteristics and skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or related software as well as other accounting software programs. JDE experience is a plus.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Educational and other requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• Domestic travel 0% - International 0%
• A true “team-oriented” leader that embraces the idea that he/she is a “go-to” person
• Expertise with ERP systems (JDE is a plus)

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