Accounting Clerk-Danbury

Our client is hiring an Accounting Clerk. This is a full-time, permanent position in Danbury that offers excellent benefits!

Reporting directly to the Accounting Operations Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for accounts receivable, cash application and credit hold monitoring. The Clerk will also assist with collection calls and provide support to the senior accounting team as required. As needed, the Clerk will also assist the Accounts Payable team in processing invoices and issuing payments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Makes regular collection calls with respect to overdue and delinquent accounts, obtaining commitments from customers with respect to the payment of outstanding invoices.
• Records all information pertaining to customers and invoices where there are concerns, and forwards information to Customer Service and/or Sales as necessary for further action.
• Follows established policies and procedures for processing receipts, cash, credit card payments, refunds etc.
• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial and customer files.
• Organizes backup documents for daily deposits and credit card entries, including correspondence, copies of verifications and other materials.
• Provide Administrative support to the finance department, including trips to the bank or post office, data entry, filing and handling email or phone inquiries from internal or external customers.
• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits and Perks:

• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid
  personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution
  opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and
  communication