Accounts Receivable Associate

$41,600 - $45,760/Yr

Acertus - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

St. Louis, MO

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About the position

At ACERTUS, culture is everything. We want people to want to work here. We have weekly huddles to hear from our team on how we can improve. And guess what? We act on your ideas! In the Accounts Receivable Associate role, you will serve as a liaison to the company's clients to record, enter, deposit, and reconcile all payments into the company's operating account. This position is essential in ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately processed and that the company's financial records are maintained in good standing. The role requires a proactive approach to collecting on past due accounts, creating and processing required reports, and researching billing issues to make necessary corrections to invoices. You will communicate with the team through meetings, emails, and phone calls, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged. Additionally, you will be responsible for entering and reconciling ACH payments, credit card payments, and deposit checks, as well as accurately invoicing customers. You will assist with transactions that require accounting authorization and must be willing and able to perform all other duties as assigned by management. This position offers a hybrid schedule after training is completed, allowing for three days in the office and two days remote. The pay range is $20 - $22 per hour, with a bonus potential of $200 - $500 per month. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled in accounting but also possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect on past due accounts.
• Create and process required reports.
• Research billing issues and make corrections to invoices as needed.
• Communicate with the team through meetings, emails, and phone calls.
• Enter and reconcile ACH payments, credit card payments, and deposit checks.
• Accurately invoice customers.
• Assist with transactions that require accounting authorization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred or equal work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products - specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with account systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to analyze spreadsheets and reports.
• Personal responsibility to manage change.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance benefits available on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Company Paid Time Off.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) with auto-enrollment at 3% starts on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Casual Dress Code.