What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections/Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Consumer Product Testing Company, Inc.?
Seeking individual for a Collections/AR Clerk position in our Fairfield, NJ facility. CPT provides testing and consultation services to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, medical device and household product industries.
**Job Type: Full Time. Base Hours: 9:00AM - 5:30PM Monday through Friday**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**
To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the educational and experience requirements. Performs and provides support for all accounts receivable functions for the company.
High School diploma-
Accounting (or Related Field) Degree Preferred-
General Office Equipment Skills-
3-5 years of Collections Experience
Other Computer skills: Word and Excel required-
Organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills-
Attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality-
Strong customer service skills necessary-
Applicant should possess the ability to organize and maintain all data for assigned projects and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. This position entails repetitive motion with keyboard and mouse.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type: Full Time. Base Hours: 9:00AM - 5:30PM Monday through Friday**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**
To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the educational and experience requirements. Performs and provides support for all accounts receivable functions for the company.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**-
- Collections*: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify outstanding debts and contact customers regarding overdue payments, overall account status, and resolve outstanding issues.-
- Reconciliation*: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.-
- Record Maintenance*: Maintain and update customer files, including contact information and credit terms.-
- Dispute Resolution*: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies by collaborating with sales or customer service teams.-
- Reporting*: Assist with weekly and month-end reporting and closing procedures, including generation of AR aging reports.-
- Account Statements*: Generate and send customer account statements as required.-
- Payment Processing*: Post incoming payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH to the correct accounts.-
High School diploma-
Accounting (or Related Field) Degree Preferred-
General Office Equipment Skills-
3-5 years of Collections Experience
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS**-
- OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES**-
Other Computer skills: Word and Excel required-
Organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills-
Attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality-
Strong customer service skills necessary-
Applicant should possess the ability to organize and maintain all data for assigned projects and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. This position entails repetitive motion with keyboard and mouse.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.