Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk

Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk

This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk to join a team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role involves managing billing and payment processing across multiple locations, ensuring accurate financial records and providing excellent customer support for billing inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with a commitment to improving processes and solving problems efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee billing operations and payment processing across multiple company locations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Record and post various types of payments, such as cash receipts, checks, and electronic transactions, into the accounting system.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable transactions, maintaining accurate and up-to-date ledger entries.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, addressing any discrepancies effectively and promptly.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, including creating pivot tables and performing VLOOKUP functions.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to billing and payments, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounts receivable and billing operations.
• Generate and distribute financial reports regarding accounts receivable activities to support management decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial processes are properly integrated and aligned.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Familiarity with accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Oracle.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A proactive attitude with a focus on identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience working in medium/high-volume financial environments is preferred.