Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to become an integral part of our team! You will perform the full cycle of accounts receivable activities, generate preliminary invoices, final invoices, follow up on payments, and light to non-collections. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Send out preliminary invoices 
• Apply payments to the customer account 
• Process credit memos and refunds 
• Keep up with AR reports 
• Resolve accounts receivable discrepancies 
• Detail-oriented, proficient in time management, able to multi-task and ability to prioritize workload. 
• Must possess critical thinking skills and the ability to provide solutions to problems. 
• Performs monthly account reconciliations. 
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting principles to accurately record transactions. 
• Understands the requirements of US GAAP. 
• Performs analytical analysis and uses basic accounting principles with the guidance of your supervisor. 
• Performs timely research and resolution of reconciling items with exceptions reported to management for review and consultation. 
• Keeps accurate records in accordance with company standards. 
• Performs all other general administrative tasks. 
• Provides support to the accounting team and management as needed. 

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform required duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger and required to reach with hands and arms. There is no significant standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. There is a constant operation of a telephone and computer. The employee may be lifting up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while in an office environment. The work is typically done while sitting at a desk or table. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Experience & Qualifications

The most successful candidate in the position will meet most, if not all, of the following criteria. 

• Minimum of 2 years-experience in AR, billing, accounting, finance, or other related fields 
• Experience in data entry 
• Experience with Google Drive/Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Office/Excel Required 
• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask. 
• A fast-paced environment with attention to detail is a must. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on new challenges as the company grows