Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overall Responsibilities:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer 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 with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  Characteristics and skills:
  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
  • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    Educational and other requirements:
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.
    • At least two years of related experience required.
    • Expertise with ERP systems (JDE is a plus)
    • Domestic travel 0% - International 0%
      
      Other details
      
      • Job Family LEER Group
      • Job Function Accounting & Finance
      • Pay Type Hourly
      • Recruitment Indicator Hourly
      • Min Hiring Rate $18.00
      • Max Hiring Rate $22.00
      • Travel Required No
      • Required Education Associate Degree
      • Job Start Date Monday, March 20, 2023
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