Accounts Receivable Clerk Fortune Missouri, St. Louis, MO, US 10 days agoFull Time

D'Artagnan - St. Louis, MO

Full-time

St. Louis, MO

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a crucial role in managing the accounts receivable process and ensuring accurate cash applications. This position is responsible for processing payments and credits in a timely manner, as well as performing account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy. The AR Clerk must adhere to company policies related to accounts receivable and is expected to provide excellent customer service to clients. This role requires a proactive approach to managing accounts, ensuring compliance with established protocols, and maintaining data integrity in financial transactions. In this position, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will process daily, weekly, and monthly payments for a diverse customer base. They will regularly review accounts receivable aging reports to ensure compliance and may need to make collection calls as necessary. Setting up customers and billing information in the company’s ERP system is also a key responsibility, along with processing customer credit applications. Collaboration with the Sales Department is essential to ensure that all accounts receivable activities align with company protocols. The AR Clerk will provide regular reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager and ensure the integrity of lockbox data, which includes entering lockbox information, cash, checks, and electronic deposits accurately. Administrative functions such as check scanning, filing, and managing drivers' paperwork will also be part of the role. Additionally, the clerk will assist with year-end audits and perform other duties as assigned by the AR Manager, making this a dynamic and multifaceted position within the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Process daily, weekly, and monthly payments for numerous customers.
• Review AR aging to ensure compliance & make collection calls.
• Set up customers and billing in company ERP.
• Process customer credit applications.
• Work with the Sales Department to ensure AR activities are compliant with established protocol.
• Provide reporting to the AR Manager.
• Ensure lockbox data integrity to correct account for payments and receipts including entering lockboxes, cash, checks, and electronic deposits.
• Perform administrative functions, including check scanning and filing and checking in drivers' paperwork.
• Assist with year-end audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the AR Manager.

Requirements

• Education - Associates Degree or equivalent.
• Experience - At least two years of relevant accounts receivable/accounting experience.
• Work ethic - A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines.
• Technical: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with an ERP system a plus.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills required in order to function within the accounting team.