Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pay range, Status & Schedule: This is a non-exempt position working Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:15 pm with a .45 minute lunch, paying $20.00 per hour.What you'll do:Responsible for collections of past due AR accountsInteract with customers by answering phone calls, taking payment information and processing it efficiently and accurately.Prepares, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions using the company software.Prepares deposit batches and may either do a remote or physical bank deposits.Prepares and balances the Cash Worksheet on a daily basis.Researches and reconciles payments, customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.Reconciles subsidiary accounts on a periodic basis.Generates and sends out monthly billing statements to customers.Copies, files, and retrieves materials for Accounts Receivable, as needed.Relays information to appropriate employees and departments maintaining confidentiality of data, at all times.Processes adjustments and credit memos.Assists with month-end closing.Performs other related duties, as assigned.What you'll need:Associates Degree in Accounting, or relevant field.Two years of Accounts Receivable experience preferred.Ability to email customers with strong writing etiquette, verbal and communication skillsSolid understanding of basic bookkeeping. Good knowledge of Accounts Receivable principles.Proficient in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.Ability to deal with problems effectively and promptly and interact professionally with customers.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong team player willing to take on new tasks to help in other areas of the Accounting Dept., if needed.Other requirements: Incumbent must have reliable transportation.Physical demands & environment: 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 is regularly required to sit and bend intermittently; frequent use of hands, arms and fingers to handle, grasp, or reach; and talk or hear.Occasionally employee may be required to stand, stoop, kneel or crouch; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The work area is an office setting with an assigned cubicle, subject to multiple interruptions and noise level is moderate.Who you are:A confident, empathetic team player.An exceptional communicator: written and verbalA problem solver with sound judgementCurious and proactiveDetail oriented and well-organizedTarget and results-drivenWhat’s in it for you:Full-time hoursMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Time-Off/Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan with matchingWhat is Next? Submit your resume to us today. Send resumes to: hr@vanguardmil.comVanguard Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.