Accounts Receivable Clerk

The Accounts Receivable Clerk helps ensure the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. The Clerk manages incoming payments, properly tracking them into the system to maintain accurate bookkeeping records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts. Collections review files to identify delinquent accounts and contact delinquent account holders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, related software, and other accounting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate in accounting is preferred.
• At least two years of related experience is required.