Job Description

Job Description

T

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for reviewing account information, correcting discrepancies and ensuring that accounts are properly billed and payments are collected. They must exercise high integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting. AR clerk will work as part of a team to accomplish finance department objectives and complete workflow.

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 and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectable amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating cash receipt logs, and post of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Work closely with Sales to resolve invoice issues.
• Monitor and record bi-weekly payroll transactions and other benefit transactions.
• Maintain accurate real time GAAP financial statements and complete timely reconciliation of all accounts.
• Conduct all Accounts Receivable functions according to the direction of priority from the Controller and CFO
• Work heavily in Great Plains to implement systematic and financial reporting system improvements.
• Assist in month end close and the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
• Support the CFO, Controller and Accounts Payable Clerk as needed.

Skills/Qualifications*

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk. Experience in cost accounting and/or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Associates Degree or BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Great Plains experience a plus.
• High level organizational skills
• Self-directed, personally motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized.
• Team player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to perform all essential functions and physical demands of the job.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

***** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Company Bonus Plan
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k and 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount