Accounts Receivable Clerk

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Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Cost Center: US1000001D - Administration

Summary

Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk would primarily assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients, while assisting with the general needs of the accounting team as needed by management.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish.

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Create invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Generates and sends monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and other Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with all levels of team members.

Licensing/Certifications

• A clear driving record containing no more than two (2) minor moving violations in three (3) years and no major violations in the last seven (7) years.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Vehicles Used

• General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents, analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines and constant interruptions; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The incumbent works primarily in an office environment, sitting for prolonged periods at a desk with a computer.

This position is not remote or hybrid position.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer

Supervisory Responsibility

None


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.