Accounts Receivable Specialist na VanTran Industries LLC

Description

Summary/Objective
The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be for managing and overseeing the timely collection of payments, processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the overall accounts receivable function. 

Essential Functions

1. Generate and distribute customer invoices timely and accurately, including details like billing address, items sold, and payment terms.

2. Post customer payments received to the appropriate accounts in the accounting system.

3. Verify and match customer payments with outstanding invoices, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.

4. Contact customers with overdue balances to request payment and follow up on outstanding invoices.

5. Assist in the collections process for past-due accounts, including contacting customers and escalating issues to management.

6. Maintain customer information such as contact details and credit limits within the accounting system.

7. Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports, including aging reports, to monitor payment trends and identify potential issues.

8. Assist with other accounting tasks as needed, including supporting month-end close activities and audits.

9. Work collaboratively with various departments as required.

10. Respond to customer inquiries regarding their invoices and payments, providing clear explanations and resolving concerns.

11. Research and approve new customers.

Competencies

1. Ethical Conduct.

2. Organizational Skills.

3. Reliability.

4. Communication Proficiency.

5. Self-Motivated.

6. Collaboration.

7. Time Management.

8. Business Acumen.

9. Ownership of Projects.

10. Accountable to Objectives.

11. Customer-Driven.

12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

13. Ability to learn accounting software systems with ease.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends if need be.

Travel
Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

· High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.

· 5-7 years’ experience with Accounts Receivable or general accounting. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Prefer you to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk      and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.