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Certis Biologicals

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Certis Biologicals, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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The Accounts Receivable Clerk's job is to manage incoming payments to ensure a company maintains a healthy cash flow. Key duties include creating and sending invoices, processing customer payments, tracking accounts, reconciling balances, and following up on overdue accounts. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and often involves using accounting software and generating financial reports.

Duties And Responsibilities

Invoice and billing: Review documentation for sales orders to ensure invoices are accurate. Prepare and send invoices to customers.

Payment processing: Record and process incoming payments from various methods like checks, wires, and electronic transfers.

Account reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and to identify discrepancies.

Collections: Follow up with customers on overdue accounts by sending reminders and contacting them to arrange payment.

Record keeping: Keep organized and comprehensive records of invoices, payments, and correspondence.

Customer service: Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and statements. Resolve any billing disputes.

Assist with month-end closing: Help with end-of-month and year-end accounting procedures related to receivables.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or closely related finance function.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially for customer and client interactions.

Proficiency in using accounting software and spreadsheets.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to research and problem-solve billing issues.

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