Accounts Receivable Clerk

Descriptionhe Accounting and A/R clerk will be a key contributor to the accounts receivable process and accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, reconciliation, and involvement in month end close activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Generate accurate and timely invoices, ensuring billing accuracy and send invoices to customersPerform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables dataReconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly postedVerify discrepancies and resolve clients billing issuesSend due date reminders and contact clients to ensure timely receipts of paymentsGenerate weekly cash receipts reports, including but not limited to, weekly aging reports, budget vs actual cash receipts reportsPartner with external auditors during audits to ensure timely submission of requested supporting documentationBuild positive customer relationships and address inquiries promptlyCollaborate with internal teams for issue resolution and process improvementEnsure compliance with company policies and accounting standardsPrepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling key accounts.Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of some balance sheet accounts.Perform periodic analysis of key accounts or expense categories.Assist with audit process (financial, bank, sales & use tax), preparing schedules, gathering audit support and investigating variances.Support Accounting & Finance teams with ADHOC analysis and reporting.Assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting packages.Assist with the compilation of monthly bank reporting requirements.Qualifications:2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable / 2-4 years of general accounting experienceA 4-year college degree in Accounting or FinanceIntermediate level understanding of US GAAP and IFRSSolid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulationsProven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial recordsDemonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policyFoundational knowledge in cash applicationComprehensive knowledge of commercial collectionsProficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skillsExperience with ERP systems (QuickBooks/Salesforce preferred but not necessary)Detailed and have the ability work independentlyCustomer service orientation and negotiation skillsHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail