Accounts Receivable Clerk

Kemps - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing all aspects of accounts receivable and customer service information. This includes daily accounting tasks, maintaining customer accounts, cash application, and reconciling discrepancies. The role requires effective communication with both internal and external personnel to resolve account issues and ensure accurate payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of accounts receivable and customer service information.
• Record and maintain accounts receivable and cash application.
• Reconcile customer accounts and analyze remittance information for accurate payment application.
• Prepare electronic payment details for processing.
• Apply daily cash received through lockboxes and other means to customer accounts.
• Process remittance information and review accompanying instructions for proper application.
• Initiate communication with accounting personnel to resolve customer account issues and discrepancies.
• Work with Credit to maintain electronic payment (EFT) spreadsheet and notify customers of upcoming payments.
• Post manual invoices to customer accounts.
• Monitor, process, and eliminate appropriate chargebacks and unapplied cash from customer accounts.
• Maintain accounts receivable procedure manual.
• Assist and support the Credit department with projects and duties as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed of activities that may require attention.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related order-to-cash experience required.
• One year of post-secondary education with emphasis on business and/or accounting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and intermediate Excel skills.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Cash application experience.
• Proficient 10-key skills.
• Ability to research and resolve order-to-cash related problems.