Accounts Receivable Job Description

We are searching for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to hire. Accounts Receivable Clerk will be working in the financial department of the company and ensure all incoming and outgoing payments are processed and received. In this position you will also be in charge of preparing and checking bills and invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies and irregularities, and ensuring clients are properly billed for sold goods or services provided.

In order to excel in this position, you should have a solid knowledge of accounting principles and processes, as well as familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations and laws. Our preferable candidate should have great mathematical, problem-solving, organizational, and writing skills. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and computer skills can also come in handy.

Accounts Receivable Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process client payments and accounts according to financial policies and procedures
• Ensure clients are properly billed for the company’s sold goods or services provided
• Maintain accurate records of incoming payments
• Perform financial transactions
• Prepare and check bills, invoices, bank deposits, etc
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and irregularities
• Ensure discretion and confidentiality of clients and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and laws
• Perform administrative tasks
• Contacting clients if necessary
• Help with genera; financial management and analysis
• Deliver reports to other departments if needed
• Assist in improving the accounts receivable processes by identifying areas of improvement

Accounts Receivable Requirements:

• Working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or a similar position
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles, processes, and regulations
• Experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
• Strong mathematical skills
• Writing and organization
• Accuracy and efficiency