What you'll do
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Receivable Clerk will provide collections support to the accounts receivable and cash collections function, general ledger accounting, and account and customer reconciliation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers in a timely manner.
Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions and applies appropriate accounting standards.
Assists Finance Controller and Sales representatives in reconciling revenue accounts and customer statements on demand.
Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
Manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Designate the degree of risk involved in extending credit by performing cash flow analyses of businesses.
Review daily orders on hold for reasons such as delinquent balances, balances exceeding credit limits, etc. and determine whether orders can be released, or consequently set expectations as to what action items are necessary in order to resume shipping.
Collection calls and/or emails to customers completed timely and in a professional manner resolving disputes and questions and researching discrepancies.
Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate department.
Use Analytical skills to review A/R aging reports and identify areas in need of concentration.
Assists with monthly closing and management reports.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Assist with company and client audits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit and/or collections experience.
Ability to research and evaluate data to make informed decisions and solve problems.
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and follow up on pending tasks.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Have a process-improvement mindset and possess a positive can-do attitude.
Agriculture industry experience is a plus.
Significant experience using MS Excel and Word.
Experience using JDE (or similar ERP) is a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.