What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at JA Frate, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the company's revenue cycle, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Processing of all inbound cash payments (cash, check, credit card, ACH).
- Application of all payments to the customer accounts receivable accounts in the operating software.
- Build strong working relationships with customer accounts payable departments.
- Responsible for all collection activity on past due customer balances.
- Maintains weekly collections spreadsheet to be shared with sales and executive management teams.
- Updates the checking spreadsheet with all deposit information by entity.
- Balance/reconcile the checking spreadsheets to the accounts receivable software prior to month end closing.
- Performs bank reconciliation duties for month end closing.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, communication and critical thinking skills.
- Comprehension of customer billing invoice details and ability to troubleshoot discrepancies.
- Outstanding customer service and business acumen - highly customer facing position.
- Keen attention to detail, able to manage time (sense of urgency) while maintaining accuracy of deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; focus on Outlook and Intermediate Excel with strong knowledge of formulas and ability to navigate databases.
- Transportation industry experience, a plus.
Join our team and contribute to our mission of maintaining financial accuracy while providing exceptional service to our clients. We look forward to your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.40 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
Application Question(s):
- Please explain reasons you have for leaving your current or last employer?
- Please explain any gaps in your employment history? Are the dates on your resume correct and up to date?
- How many years of experience have you had in an accounting role? What positions have you held in those accounting roles?
- Which Excel functions as they relate to Accounts Receivable are you proficient using?
- Which of your previous roles and which company most closely resembles this role? Why?
- Are you able to meet either a 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm shift, and which do you prefer? Do you need any shift accommodations?
- What is the hourly wage range you are looking for in this position?
- Anything else you would like us to know about you?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22