Accounts Receivable Associate

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for depositing and application of payments to customer accounts. The A/R Clerk is also responsible to process credit adjustments and to research and correct discrepancies.

Essential Job Duties (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Open mail, prepare and process checks via remote deposit on a daily basis.
• Application of check deposits to customer accounts promptly and accurately.
• Download electronic payment information and apply to customer accounts.
• Process credit card transactions for customer payments.
• Application of received on account payments made at branches.
• Maintain received on account Credit Card Payment report.
• Process adjustments to customer accounts as directed by branches.
• Work with Accounts Payable department to ensure that any credit invoices are applied to customer accounts properly.
• Maintain internal truck billing and expense weekly.
• Apply payroll deductions to employee receivables promptly and accurately.
• Assists in other credit and collection duties.
• Make recommendations to improve processes in the Accounts Receivable department.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

Requirements

• Education and/or experience:
  Associates Degree or prior Accounts Receivable experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Computer skills:
  Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word. Experience with Internet applications.
• Reasoning ability:
  Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit for extended periods of time at a desk using a computer, use of hands. The employee must occasionally stoop and lift up to 50 pounds. Required to talk and hear, vision abilities.

Work environment: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is within a controlled office environment that is maintained with an A/C and heating system that can be adjusted as needed due to the weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Competency

• Positive attitude
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work independently
• Oral and written Communication
• Teamwork / Cooperation
• Attention to detail / Quality
• Timely and efficient
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Planning / Organizing
• Safety and Security
• Attendance / Punctuality
• Organizational Support
• Ethics
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Continuous Learning
• Adaptability

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.