Accounts Receivable Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will interface directly with customers, both on the phone and via email. Responsibilities include setting up new customers, emailing invoices, processing payments, responding to inquiries, reconciling statements, collecting delinquent accounts, supporting audits, assisting with financial statement close, and participating in other accounting projects.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set-up new customers in the Made 2 Management ERP system.
• Invoice customers and send via email, matching to purchase orders.
• Process incoming payments, matching invoices.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Reconcile customer statements and correct discrepancies.
• Collect delinquent accounts.
• Support financial statement audits regarding customer accounts.
• Aid in month-end financial statement close and balance open item reports.
• Support other accounting projects, as necessary.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive Excel experience and strong organizational skills with electronic files.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and professional approach.

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in accounting
• Prior collections experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sedentary position requiring extensive computer use; mostly professional office environment but occasional visits to plant may be required.
• Normal hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required.
• The noise levels in some manufacturing facilities frequently may exceed the normal dBA.