Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Primary Accountabilities:

The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for providing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance, processing of accounts payable transactions, sending statements, compiling documentation, generating monthly billing statements, and more.

Major Duties:

Accounts Payable

· Matches invoices received for purchase orders to purchase order receipt documents.

· Inputs purchase order invoices.

· Inputs miscellaneous (non-PO related) invoices.

· Initiates and completes check payments based on AP aging reports.

· Compiles documentation for wire/ACH payments.

· Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements.

· Monitors purchases clearing reports and works with vendors for outstanding invoices.

Accounts Receivable

· Maintains customer files and required documentation.

· Maintains orderly and well-organized job ticket files.

· Generates monthly billing statements and submits to customers.

· Drafts correspondence for past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts using AR aging reports, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment on established schedule.

· Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.

· Performs other AP/AR related duties as assigned and provides support to Accounting staff as needed.

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED.

· One (1) year of experience with accounts payable and/or six (6) hours of college level accounting.

· Above average math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and general knowledge of bookkeeping accounting procedures obtained through work experience.

· Proficient computer experience with advanced knowledge of various computer programs necessary to open accounts along with an ability to operate a 10-key calculator with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills with customers in English.

· Ability to effectively work with both internal and external customers.

· Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

· Ability to pay close attention to detail and to make reliable and prompt decisions using available information.

· Demonstrate good work habits, maintain a professional appearance and attitude and follow policies and procedures.

· Demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Ability to read computer screens and email, mail and talk on the phone.

· Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with external and internal customers, including disgruntled customers.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20