We are seeking an accounts receivable clerk who will be responsible for contacting customers about overdue invoice payments. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and possess strong communication skills.
This is a 6-month temporary assignment in our Covington, Louisiana office.
Objectives of this role
- Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
- Communicate discrepancies to the management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
- Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
Responsibilities
- Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
- Support other accounting team members
Required skills and qualifications
- 1- 2 years experience in accounts receivable and collection calls
- Strong mathematical skills
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management and detail orientation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to keep company and partner confidence
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency with NetSuite preferred but not required
