Accounts Receivable Clerk

All State Fastener - Roseville, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Roseville, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk position is essential for ensuring the financial health of the organization by managing and verifying accounts receivable transactions. The primary purpose of this role is to obtain revenue by accurately processing and completing accounts receivable tasks. This includes preparing work by gathering and sorting necessary documents and information, as well as executing customer statements as required. The clerk will provide reports to various branches and will be responsible for verifying transaction information, identifying delinquent accounts, and preparing necessary debit and credit memos. In addition to these tasks, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will perform summary billing as required by customers and lot charges, and will collect revenue by contacting customers to arrange payments for delinquent accounts. The role also involves notifying customers of insufficient payments and posting cash receipts. Financial reporting is a key responsibility, which includes collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information, processing bank deposits, and preparing call report analyses. The clerk will resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation and issuing payments or adjustments as needed, while maintaining financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls. The position also requires maintaining financial records by scanning and filing accounting documents as required. The clerk will assist in opening new accounts by compiling and reviewing customer financial information, building customer accounts, and notifying branches of any changes. Additionally, the role includes providing support to administrative staff and contributing to team efforts by participating in improvement teams as necessary. Overall, the Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the company's quality system and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work by gathering and sorting related documents and information.
• Provides reports to branches as required.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information and identifying delinquent accounts.
• Prepares debit and credit memos as needed.
• Performs summary billing as required by customer and lot charges.
• Collects revenue by contacting customers to make arrangements for delinquent accounts.
• Notifies customers of insufficient payments.
• Posts cash receipts accurately.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Processes bank deposits and prepares call report analysis.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation and issuing payments or adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Maintains financial records by scanning and filing accounting documents as required.
• Assists in opening new accounts by compiling and reviewing customer financial information.
• Answers telephone calls for support and communicates collections concerns to branches.
• Participates in improvement teams as required.
• Supports company quality system by following and practicing company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Basic accounting knowledge with 1-3 years of experience in receivables.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Good organizational skills are essential.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Epicor P-21 is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance