What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Stratum HR LLC?
Now hiring in Corsicana ,Texas
(Bilingual) Accounts Receivable Clerk 1st shift $20.00-$22.00 DOE
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will manage the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of payments and accurate recording of financial transactions. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and customer service will help maintain healthy cash flow and foster positive relationships with clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization’s financial health while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming payments via various methods, including checks, electronic transfers, and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger by verifying entries and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and send invoices, statements, and collection notices to clients in accordance with established deadlines.
- Collaborate with the collections team to follow up on overdue accounts and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of all transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.
- Assist with month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries related to receivables and performing account analysis.
- Support compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards during all processes.
- Respond to customer inquiries professionally via phone or email, providing excellent customer service while resolving billing issues efficiently.
- Conduct account reconciliation activities regularly to ensure data accuracy across multiple financial systems including Medical billing software or governmental accounting platforms when applicable.
- Participate in revenue cycle management initiatives to optimize cash flow and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).
Experience
- Proven experience in accounts receivable functions within a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and account analysis.
- Familiarity with accounting software including QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with medical terminology or CPT coding is a plus.
- Knowledge of GAAP standards and SOX compliance requirements for financial reporting and internal controls.
- Experience working with governmental or non-profit accounting is advantageous.
- Excellent analysis skills combined with attention to detail for account reconciliation and data entry accuracy.
- Strong negotiation skills paired with effective phone etiquette for collections and customer interactions.
- Ability to perform 10 key typing tasks efficiently while maintaining high accuracy levels.
- Basic understanding of ICD-10 coding (International Classification of Diseases) or CPT coding for medical billing is desirable but not mandatory. Join us as an Accounts Receivable Clerk and become an essential part of our financial success! We value energetic professionals who are eager to grow their expertise in a supportive environment that emphasizes integrity, precision, and excellent service delivery.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22