A/R Clerk                   

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult accounting transactions.

Essential Functions:

·        Receives and records currency and checks in payment of accounts receivable; posts payments to customers' accounts; prepares bank deposits; computes discounts; prepares adjustments for overpayments and underpayments.

·        Prepares journal entries for cash and accounts receivable; prepares accounts receivable analyses and reports; gives customer information to credit department and other authorized inquirers.

·        Maintains contact with customers and stores to effectively monitor and collect past due accounts.

·        Prepares monthly statements of customer’s accounts, answers customer inquiries, and provides supporting documentation.

Other Responsibilities:

·        Assists in reconciling various accounts.

·        Performs similar job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

·        College accounting coursework through Basic Accounting.

·        Two years of accounting clerical experience.

·        Ability to organize and prioritize workload; ability to meet deadlines.

·        Ability to use office equipment such as computer terminal, calculator, copier and fax machine.