Job Ref: 215852458

Date: 2022-02-18 15:18:28

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Our client has a permanent, full time vacancy for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

Duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Essential Job Duties:

* Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures

* Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data

* Preparing bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits

* Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

* Credit management of AR accounts

* Opening of new AR accounts and credit review

* Accurate and timely processing and allocating of customer payments

* Dealing with old debt efficiently to minimize the aging using the appropriate communication method

* Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues

* Query resolution and arranging/processing credits memos where necessary within company guidelines

* Reviewing and resolving customer overpayments, both new and historic, efficiently, and accurately.

* Oversee the dunning process for customers and ensuring smooth running

* Ensure credit memos and associated invoice cancellation or refunds are processed within the company guidelines

* Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients

* Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status

* Ad-hoc duties and project work as directed by the AR Supervisor

* General administration tasks to support the finance team as required

* Where necessary provide cover for absent team members

Requirements

* Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk

* Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations

* Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

* Data entry skills along with an eye for numbers

* Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software

* Customer service orientation and negotiation skills

* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Good problem-solving ability

* Able to respond effectively to changing priorities

* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available

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