Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Accounting Department.

As an Accountant Receivable Clerk, you will be providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. You will also be ensuring efficiency and accuracy of operations, handling and monitoring incoming payments. You should be securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

If you are ready to take up these duties and responsibilities of Accounts Receivable Clerk, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits.

• Keep a check on customer’s payments by recording cash, cheques and credit card transactions.

• Make payments of invoices easier by sending bill reminders.

• Perform everyday financial tasks including classifying, verifying and recording account receivable data.

• Maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger regularly.

• Resolve client’s billing issues.

• Prepare financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.

• Make accounts and incoming payments in adherence to financial policies and procedures.

• Add adjusting entries by resolving valid or authorized deductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration and Finance.

• 3-4 years experience as an Accounting Receivable Clerk, Accountant or a similar role in the Accounting Department.

• Outstanding experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software such as (JDE, SAP or other ER full-scale software).

• Proven understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.

• Good data entry skills.

• Excellent degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Great customer service attitude and great interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a team or individually as and when required.

• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organization skills.

• Strong negotiation and sales skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Good numerical abilities.

• Good time management skills.

• Good listening skills.

• Trustworthy and critical thinker.

• Good work ethic.

• A problem solver.