Accounts Receivable Clerk

The role also involves monitoring customer accounts and taking appropriate action. This is an exciting opportunity offering a long-term contract.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately process customer credit applications.
• Maintain and update customer credit records regularly.
• Handle customer inquiries and concerns, providing excellent customer service.
• Monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions when required.
• Prepare and process checks via a remote deposit on a daily basis.
• Apply check and electronic payments to customer accounts promptly and accurately.
• Process adjustments to customer accounts as directed by the customer.
• Research payments or payment application per customer inquiry.
• Assist with correspondences for standard past-due accounts and collections, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Collaborate with department manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Maintain and update customer information as directed by the customer.
• Provide copies of invoices and statements of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Manager and other staff.
• Relay changes of information to the appropriate team member.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Must have experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Ability to enter invoices accurately and efficiently
• Experience with entering vendor invoices is required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred