Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Accounting Clerk

REPORTS TO : VP of Finance & Administration

SUMMARY :

The Accounting Clerk will assist the company with many of its administrative and clerical duties; specifically receiving payments for goods and services offered to members and assists with clerical processing of payables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the VP of Finance & Administration and other staff.

Collaborates with the VP of Finance & Administration to reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable on a periodic (at least monthly) basis.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to :

The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements of criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.