What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Assistant position at Staff?
As a member of the Accounting Department, the Accounts Receivable Assistant performs day-to-day processing of client payments to ensure that they are deposited and posted in an effective, accurate and up-to-date manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Accurately and on a timely basis process and post cash receipts / client payments for assigned offices.
- Post wire / ACH payments. Process daily deposits through electronic banking system.
- Process credit card payments.
- Provide assistance to attorneys, staff and clients on receivable related matters as directed by management.
- Maintain records by scanning client payments for Firm archive.
- Research cash receipts, coding and posting of receipts and resolve discrepancies.
- Review related AR reports to ensure compliance.
- Troubleshoot client overpayments.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :
QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) :
Education :
Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY
Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
DISCLAIMER
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
