Job Posting: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Summary of Position: The primary function of an accounts receivable specialist is to manage billing, collections, and customer account reconciliation. The AR specialist ensures timely collection of outstanding invoices, resolving payment discrepancies while providing support to maintain a strong cash flow.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Effectively utilize all capabilities of the Trend/Infor ERP system

• Record cash, checks, and credit card transactions as required

• Prepare and manage aging report, working to reduce days outstanding on monthly basis

• Evaluate and monitor credit extension and updating process for customer accounts • Perform timely collections process for outstanding balances

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and deductions on customer accounts

• Prepare and maintain daily reports with accurate information

• Coordinate with internal departments and management to resolve customer account issues

• Manage and maintain all customer accounts, files, and reports

• Process all claims submitted for customer credit on account

• Verify references, process credit applications, and perform new account setup as assigned

• Meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations assigned

• Assist in Associate training and provide backup as needed

• Support the Sales Tax Exemption collection process, including monthly collection of certificates

• Effectively discuss outstanding accounts with customers and negotiate as needed

• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts and communications