Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk - Available start date May 1st
Our accounts receivable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. We’re searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners. You’ll regularly work with the CFO to manage budget and cash flow related processes.
Objectives of this role
Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
Communicate discrepancies to management, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
Communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements
Responsibilities
Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, un-collectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting Manage and maintain all aspects of payroll from scheduling to verification.
Analyze transaction information to identify refunds, delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
Resolve issues with delinquent accounts through contacting and working with the customer.
Reconcile transactions with statements.
Maintain accurate financial record of all receivable transactions, verification, etc.
Required skills and qualifications
Professional and courteous
Strong mathematical skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Superb time management and detail orientation
Proficient with QuickBooks and Excel
Associate’s degree or equivalent
Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
High attention to detail and organization