Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the AR Clerk is the day-to-day processing of invoices and ensuring payments are processed in a timely fashion. Remote work schedule

Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records 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.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Collaborates with the Finance team to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Finance team in reconciling revenue accounts each month.

Qualifications:

• Excellent data entry skills
• Great attention to detail
• Knowledge and understanding of General Accounting principles
• Must be a team player and flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Experience in an AP environment high-volume will be helpful

Education:

• BA in Accounting or comparable work experience
• Two to three years full cycle AR experience

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