What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Hixson Metal Finishing?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beah, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality.
We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple “rack-and run” jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
JOB-SUMMARY:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for handling customer payments and keeping precise records of payments received. Must work in collaboration with the Accounting Manager, Quality Manager & Sales Manager to review customer accounts and develop repayment terms for delinquent accounts.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Full cycle Accounts Receivable - customer billing and invoicing, applying remittances to accounts, processing credits, sending monthly statements and follow up on collections.
o Respond to internal and external inquiries in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
o Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses.
o Researching and resolving account discrepancies
o Generating reports and statements for internal use
o Work in collaboration with the pricing department to fix errors on invoices before the billing process.
o Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform general administrative functions as needed, including answering phones, emails, scanning and other light duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
o Experience with Multi-user QuickBooks, a plus
o Strong Communication and organizational skills
o Requires high level of detail, accuracy, and follow-up.
o Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
o Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
o Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
o Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
Salary : $23 - $26