What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable position at Coast Southwest?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. The Accounts Receivable position is responsible for processing invoices, generating credit memos, applying cash receipts, processing expense reports, and other general accounting duties. This position works with all departments and customers to ensure appropriate processing of trade receivables. In addition, the position assists in providing constructive responses and resolutions to internal and external accounts receivable inquiries.
Responsibilities
Manage accounts receivables with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness when generating invoices.
- Liaised among customer service, accounting, and management teams to obtain necessary billing documents and resolve any identified discrepancies.
- Interact with customers on credit claims, incorrect invoices, or other receivable issues.
- Process outside sales expense reports monthly.
- Generate accounting reports and analysis as required.
- Interact professionally with all departments within the company.
- Maintain effective communication with other key departments and personnel.
- Perform accurately within deadlines under limited supervision.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Prioritize and handle multiple projects at once, particularly during month and year-end.
- General clerical duties related to job responsibilities such as data entry, collating, photocopying, filing, etc.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Minimum of 2 - 4 years of Accounts Receivables experience.
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of invoicing and accounting principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle billing inquiries or disputes professionally.
- Experience in distribution or manufacturing.
- Heavy data entry skills and experience.
- Knowledge of Chempax software by Datacor is a plus but not required.
- Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize jobs as needed.
- Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30