Accounts Receivable Clerk

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the AR department with proper invoicing, collections, and weekly/monthly reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assure timely collection of monies due to corporation (Goal: A/R less than 60 days).
• Assure timely and accurate invoicing (Goal: Unbilled less than 60 days).
• Assist, when needed, making sure all cash receipts are applied correctly.
• Assure that company policies are met in regard to proper documentation for billed/unbilled items.
• Make recommendations to improve the quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
• Weekly reporting of invoicing totals, aging totals, and invoice adjustments.
• Responsible for the weekly updating of Dashboard: weekly revenue as well as billed items.
• Review and approve billing support on a weekly basis.
• Review and approve unbilled support on a monthly basis.
• Compile information for Weekly Dashboard Template.
• Assist Office Manager in projects and reports as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Associate Degree in Business or a related field (preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and suite of tools (preferred).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License.
• Must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, vendors, and upper management.
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Consistent administrative writing skills.
• Experience managing processes, organization, and analyzing information.
• Strong professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Ability to look for innovative solutions that promote efficiency for both time and cost.
• Ability to develop a team atmosphere that works toward a common goal and adheres to departmental and company deadlines.