Accounts Receivable Clerk

LFG Homes

LFG Homes builds single-family homes and townhomes in planned communities across North Alabama and East Tennessee — Chattanooga, Ooltewah, Blountville, Jonesborough, Morristown, and Scottsboro. We're growing fast in one of the country's fastest-growing regions, which means our corporate team gets real ownership early and a direct line to the work. If you want your ideas to actually move a business rather than disappear into a corporate hierarchy, you'll fit here. Strong Foundations. Strong Futures.

Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, where your expertise will drive efficient financial operations and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. This vital role offers an energetic environment focused on accuracy, customer service, and continuous process improvement. As an integral part of our accounting department, you will manage client accounts, perform detailed reconciliations, and utilize cutting-edge accounting software to support our company's financial health and growth.

Duties

• Manage and maintain accounts receivable records using accounting systems such as Sage, PeopleSoft, or QuickBooks, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Process customer invoices promptly through billing software and ensure proper application of payments via data entry and account reconciliation.
• Follow up on overdue accounts with professional communication, employing negotiation skills to resolve discrepancies and secure payments efficiently.
• Perform regular analysis of accounts receivable aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and coordinate collections activities.
• Prepare journal entries related to receivables, including debits & credits, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions with general ledger entries using Excel data analysis techniques and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with customer service teams to address client inquiries, resolve billing issues, and improve overall client communication.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts including double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, debits & credits, and account analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar systems; experience with billing software is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills including formulas, data analysis, and creating spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
• Experience in accounts receivable management, collections account management, and account reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and technical accounting standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong analysis skills for accurate account review and problem-solving.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction via phone etiquette and negotiation; ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.

Pay: $24.98 - $35.08 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35