Our client in Vineland is hiring for an Accounts Receivable Clerk
Temp to Hire
In Office 5 days a week
8am-4:30pm (30 minute lunch) 40 hour work week
$26.00-$28.00 hourly
Position Description:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is an entry-mid level accounting role with a professional development career track. The A/R Clerk will perform general activities within the finance & accounting team, while being the specialist and owner of the Accounts Receivable function. The A/R Clerk is responsible for: managing incoming payments, posting customer payments, reconciling discrepancies and payments received, maintaining accurate reports and records, preparing and processing deposits, and performing customer collections through both verbal and written communications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts and performs collections duties
• As Collections Manager reconciles accounts receivable on a periodic regular basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Sort, log, scan, copy, and file invoices, checks, and other documents
• Responds professionally to all inquiries, providing the highest level of customer service
• Perform and participate in special department & organizational projects
• Provide internal support & assistance to the broader Finance Department
• Perform other duties, as needed or assigned

Education & Experience:

• Ability to work onsite in Vineland, NJ
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Business Administration, or related field preferred
• At least three years of experience, internship or equivalent experience
• Experience with ERP Systems (Navision, AS400, or other), Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, and Google Calendar a plus

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Independent worker, Team player and ability to manage relationships across all functions.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and manage time.
• Ability at time to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with wearing a lot of hats as is often the case at a small to midsized company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to varying audience levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to walk up/downstairs and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Willing and eager to learn, self-starter with initiative and desire to grow.
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply knowledge and best practices.

Please email resumes to Judey Napoli at: JNapoli@emersongroupinc.com