Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

Job Summary: The ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK works under the direction of the AR Manager. Responsibilities include processing daily payments, sorting/distributing company paperwork, and researching customer inquiries.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Sort, distribute, scan and inquire about various company paperwork received.
2. Handle incoming calls, processing payments and authorizing utilization of credit with payment.
3. Analyze customer accounts, address problems with customers, and research customer inquiries.
4. Process Adjustments and offsets as needed.
5. Variance & Grace Period adjustments
6. Mail customer statements on the 1st day of the month.
7. Notify the Credit and Collections department about potential problems with customer accounts/balances.
8. Assist others in department as needed.
9. Work with and report any problems to the Accounts Receivable Team Lead and/or AR Manager.
10. Process all mail, cash, Mobile Deposits, and Chax payments and communicate when not completed daily in a timely manner.  
11. Process Discrepancies through Payment Notes.
12. Manage AR Payments Inbox (level II)
13. Assist in running daily reports including Credit Card, Morning and Nightly Reports. (level II)
14. Process customer ACH & miscellaneous payments (level II)
15. Enter Journal Entries as required (level III)
16. Able to complete customer statement processing (level III)
17. Provide backup support for AR Team Lead (reports & miscellaneous duties) (level III)
18. Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
19. Support company goals and uphold K&M Values. 

Requirements

Job Requirements:

1. Basic knowledge of accounting principles, spreadsheets and bookkeeping.
2. Ability to work in a multi-task, professional environment.
3. Ability to communicate effectively.
4. Possess a friendly and helpful attitude.
5. Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Ability to work while seated for prolonged periods of time.
8. Knowledge and ability to use the following office equipment: computer, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.
9. Ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
10. Possess a friendly and helpful attitude.

Accounts Receivable Clerk I Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Accounting experience a plus

Accounts Receivable Clerk II Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform all AR Clerk I tasks independently with minimal supervision; plus
• 2-year accounting degree or 2 years relevant office experience

Accounts Receivable Clerk III Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform all AR Clerk II tasks independently with minimal supervision; plus
• Serve as back-up Accounts Receivable Team Lead for a temporary period of time
• Actively participate in Leadership Development