Accounts Receivable Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Department: Accounting

Job Classification: Full-time Regular

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Business Office Manager

Summary:

Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions. Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from walk-in customers and deposits. Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices. Maintains records by updating invoices, debits, and credits in QuickBooks.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Process account and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures;

· Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording Accounts Receivables data;

· Preparing bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits;

· Reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted daily;

· Verify discrepancies by and resolve customers billing issues;

· Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting customers over 30 days past due;

· Generate financial statements and reports detailing Accounts Receivable status;

· Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, filing, etc.;

· Perform other duties or assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk;

· Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations;

· Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records;

· Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software;

· Proficiency MS Office;

· Great customer service orientation, verbal communication, and negotiation skills;

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;

· Strong time management and organizational skills;

· Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Work Conditions:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for prolonged periods, and use computer equipment and cell phones;

· The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands, and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

· The employee must be able to lift 30 pounds;

· Occasional travel is required for meetings, events, and errands.

Environmental, Health, & Safety Responsibilities:

Our primary values at KC Light Towers, LLC are: We put health and safety first; We care about the environment.

All KC Light Tower employees are expected to work safely every day and be safety & environmental leaders. This includes active participation in the following:

· Stops and/or reports any unsafe work or conditions;

· Follows safety & environmental policies and procedures;

· Supports safety & environmental goals and initiatives;

· Participates in safety & environmental meetings, training, emergency drills and hazard recognition programs;

· Reports all accidents, injuries and near misses, and participates in associated investigations;

· Participates in industrial hygiene, medical surveillance and behavior-based safety programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting: 4 years (Required)
• Accounts receivable: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person