Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description: The Accounts Receivable Clerk reviews customer accounts to ensure payments are on time, record account changes, and resolve billing and payment errors. Secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts; resolving discrepancies. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Process customer payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures Post Customer payments Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices Maintains all records including invoices, debits, and credits. Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions and customers. Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history and credit line Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals and preparing reports Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications: Knowledge of accounting principles and mathematics 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 accounting software Proficiency in English (Bilingual Spanish a plus) Great communication skills both verbally and written High degree of accuracy and attention to detailEDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), plus 1-2 years accounts receivable experience. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Experience with Accounting Software Preferred: Associates Degree in Accounting, Experience SAP, Experience in a manufacturing environment.