What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Peterson Service Company?
Cherry Hill Area Construction/Service organization, established in 1981, is seeking an experienced individual for its accounting department. We are committed to the following core values:
- Do the right thing
- Reliable
- Resourceful
- Caring
- Knowledgeable
Our company has an excellent reputation and our customers and employees are very loyal to our organization. We are a second-generation family-owned business that has experienced steady growth during these uncertain times. We’ve been featured in the South Jersey Biz, family business section. Our President won the prestigious Women of the Year award from Contracting Business magazine and we’ve also received a family business award from Philadelphia Smart CEO magazine.
We are looking for candidates who exemplify our values and want to work in a family-owned business environment.
What we Offer
Besides an excellent salary, the company also offers the following benefits:
- Company Paid Health Insurance - Employee
- Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Holiday’s Off
- Paid Time Off
- Work Hours 8AM – 5PM; M-F
Job brief
We are looking for a skilled Billing/Accounts Receivable Clerk to be responsible for creating all invoices and applying payments for clients in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Create itemized invoices, statements and other necessary billing documents
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, verify accuracy of billing data, correct any errors
- Apply client payments correctly
- Contact clients to obtain payment information
- Understand revenue accounts and cost centers
- Assist the Accounting Department with other responsibilities
Requirements
- Proven working experience as a Billing/Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Prior service or construction accounting experience helpful
