Accounting Clerk Job at Waste Connections, Inc. in San Jose

Accounting Clerk page is loaded## Accounting Clerklocations: 4027-West Valley Collection & Recyclingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-92827West Valley Recycling, a Waste Connections company is looking for an **Accounting Clerk** to join the team in **San Jose, CA!**We are looking for an individual who enjoys Accounts Receivable and Collections. This person will be responsible for reaching out to our delinquent accounts via phone and email, taking customer payments, setting up payment arrangements, and working to resolve problems that arise concerning service or billing.The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. The pay range for this position will be $42.00 - 44.48/hour, depending on experience.We also offer great family benefits, 401k with a company match, paid vacation time, etc.!Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!Key Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks:* Accounts receivable / payment collection calls* Review, approve and process payment batches daily.* Create payment batches and accurately apply payments to customer accounts.* Run audit reports prior to monthly billing and make necessary account corrections.* Prepare all billing reports and maintain all billing records.* Maintain and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to required reporting agencies.* Work in partnership with corporate billing team, controllers, collection manager and office Leads on a regular basis.* Create and process manual statements and invoices as needed.* Review customer accounts for misapplied payments, verify accuracy and legitimacy.* Communicate with internal and external customers with billing issues.* Document customer correspondence on accounts within the billing system.* Prepare impromptu analysis of billing data as required by Senior Management.* Liaise with Government, City and County officials and provide billing data as required.* Maintain and update billing system with all pricing and service codes.* Stays informed of any changes or updates with contract pricing and regulations.* Learn and utilize all billing tools available.* Strong understanding of UTC regulations* Create custom billing reports for special contracts and broker accounts* Conduct complex customer account audits* Other duties as assigned to assist the accounting departmentRequirements:* 2+ Years Account Billing experience* Customer Service experience* Knowledge of Microsoft Office* Exceptional Excel skills including, but not limited to: + Capturing and recording important data + Using shortcuts and formula functions + Building charts and graphs + Sorting and filtering data + Utilizing pivot tables* 10-Key Knowledge and skills* Accounting experience* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Enjoys creating and improving processes* Open to change and enjoys learning new skills* Self-Driven* Excellent Time Management* Enjoys solving complex problems* Superior Attendance* Ability to multi-task**To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at .**Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.# Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do.# **Our Opportunities**BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr