Rotork - Rochester, NY
posted 3 months ago
The core objective of the Accounts Receivable Clerk role is to manage the collections activities for the legal entity, as well as to provide financial, administrative, and clerical support. This includes ensuring that the company receives payments for goods and services and properly records the transactions by posting receipts and resolving discrepancies according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner. The position plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the organization by managing accounts receivable effectively. In this role, the clerk will be responsible for managing the collection efforts and calls for the accounts receivable portfolio. This involves maintaining an Accounts Receivable spreadsheet that tracks chasing activity and status updates on overdue accounts. Daily interaction with both internal and external customers is essential to verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from various departments such as sales, trade promotions, and customer service. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will also resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries and will examine customer payment plans, payment history, and credit lines to resolve collections. Additionally, the clerk will summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfers to the accounts receivable account, verifying totals, and preparing reports. This position requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality, as well as excellent data entry, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.