Accounts Receivable Clerk

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK

The accounts receivable clerk generates revenue for the company by ensuring customers are properly invoiced for products and services in addition to paying the invoices in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and send invoices to customers paying attention to accurate pricing, delivery and sales tax charges.
• Issue monthly statements to customers.
• Process and reconcile cash and check payments for deposit to bank accounts.
• Reconcile all bank statements for checking accounts.
• Reconcile credit card payments to merchant accounts.
• Maintain communication with customers to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable aging reports to contact customers on past-due invoices.
• Report monthly sales and use tax to the State of North Dakota.
• Process credit applications for customer charge accounts.
• Maintain updates, sales tax and price changes in our scale weigh system (AWS).
• Assist with quarterly and year end closing processes.

Skills and qualifications:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Quick Books or similar).
• Experience in Microsoft programs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, prioritize workload and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Strong understanding of customer service principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.