Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts receivable professionals generate revenue for companies by ensuring that clients are properly billed for services. They work with other Managers to ensure that the correct amounts are collected in a timely manner, verify and record transactions, resolve account discrepancies, and perform other tasks to secure client payments.

We are looking for an analytical accounts receivable professional to assist our accounting department as it receives, processes, and collects on services rendered. In this role, you will be required to review account information, correct discrepancies, and ensure that accounts are properly billed and that payments are collected.

To succeed as an accounts receivable professional, you should be a skilled and thorough researcher with excellent communication and record-keeping skills. You should be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with strong math and computer skills.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:

• Collecting, processing, and verifying employee timesheets for services rendered.
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies.
• Processing and recording transactions.
• Maintaining records regarding payments and account status.
• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date.
• Working with the Controller to review accounts, client payments, credit history, etc.
• Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, coordinating with Managers regarding invoicing, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.
• Generating reports and statements for internal use.
• Engaging in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
• Learn accounts payable, payroll and other roles to support the company controller as assigned.

Accounts Receivable Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong math, typing, and computer skills, especially with QuickBooks software.
• Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.