Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Clerk to provide financial, administrative and clerical services.

Accounts receivable duties include ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
 

Responsibilities

• Process accounts 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
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Manager or accountant
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
• Proficiency in English and in Google Suite
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Frequently asked questions
What does an Accounts Receivable Clerk do?

Accounts Receivable Clerks manage and maintain customer accounts, making sure the money customers owe isn't past due.

What are the duties and responsibilities of an Accounts Receivable Clerk?

Accounts Receivable Clerks correctly bill clients for goods or services. They work with other departments to verify and record transactions and resolve account discrepancies. They also collect the correct amounts from their customers on time by providing the necessary support throughout those processes.

What makes a good Accounts Receivable Clerk?

To be a successful Accounts Receivable Clerk, you need excellent research and record-keeping skills. You also should possess superior communication abilities and strong math or computer knowledge so that your work is accurate and timely.

Who does an Accounts Receivable Clerk work with?

Typically, an Accounts Receivable Clerk works directly with customers to help them make the proper payments for goods and services. An Accounts Receivable Clerk reports to the Director of Operations to ensure customers make their payments on time.

Company Description:

Family Resource Group, Inc. has been the go-to resource for families for over 32 years. Now with eight in-house publications in both Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Denver, and numerous custom publications, Family Resource Group, Inc. is one of the largest publishers in Louisiana.
 

Throughout the years, Family Resource Group, Inc. has become much more than a Publisher of printed magazines. We have built many large-scale community events, both live in person and online.
 

We strive to be a resource for the community and are determined to make our clients widely successful. The community’s trust in our company is our utmost priority, and we continue to deliver the highest quality of content for our readers.