We are looking for an upbeat AR Clerk to join our Accounting & Finance team. The AR Clerk is responsible for a variety of accounts receivable activities as well as for ensuring AR aging is at or below the current standards. The AR Clerk also provides administrative support for the AR function and Accounting department as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable in various divisions and revenue streams.
- Apply incoming payments, including checks, credit cards, wire transfers and EFTs.
- Prepare daily bank deposits and process cash applications and customer credit cards.
- Creates invoices according to company practices; invoicing customers daily and monthly to ensure timely receipt of payment.
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
- Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
- Research customer discrepancies, past-due amounts, and reconcile accounts on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
- Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
- Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
- Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate billing.
- Maintain adequate and organized files and records.
- Ensure escalated issues and problems are brought to the attention of management.
- Assist with the financial closing process.
- Assists Senior Accountant in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant accounting regulations.
- Provide additional administrative support as directed.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with the company’s quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes.
- Other duties as assigned or become evident.
- High school diploma required.
- Prior experience in accounts receivable or other accounting functions preferred, but not required.
- Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and accounting software packages a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
