JOB SUMMARY
Primary purpose is to win each day by delivering extraordinary service and value to each customer, every day. An Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for producing favorable outcomes for all customers, fellow team members, the company and the communities we serve.
The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for providing administrative, financial and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. This includes processing customer payments and monitoring customer accounts. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that customer accounts are accurate and balanced within established time limits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no management / supervisory responsibilities.
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast pace environment.
Ability to work independently.
Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Proficient with Word and Excel, and working knowledge of computer operating system.
Basic knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers is helpful. Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
Time management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files.
Be honest and trustworthy; demonstrate strong work ethics.
CORE COMPETENCIES
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work performed in an office environment. Extensive amount of sitting and using office equipment and computers. Average mobility to move around an office environment and ability to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Working area is in a busy, open area office. Sensory demands – spends extensive time in intense concentration, entering financial information on a computer which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Must meet deadlines.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Certification/Licensure
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast pace environment.
Ability to work independently.
Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Proficient with Word and Excel, and working knowledge of computer operating system.
Basic knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers is helpful. Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
Time management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files.
Be honest and trustworthy; demonstrate strong work ethics.
Core Competencies
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work performed in an office environment. Extensive amount of sitting and using office equipment and computers. Average mobility to move around an office environment and ability to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Working area is in a busy, open area office. Sensory demands – spends extensive time in intense concentration, entering financial information on a computer which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Must meet deadlines.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.