Accounting Clerk 1

Jostens • Owatonna, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position entails utilizing the Accounts Receivable (A/R) computer system to update transactions and respond to incoming inquiries from customers concerning their accounts. The role requires the referral of any issues to collections professionals. The incumbent is accountable for providing precise and timely assistance regarding account balance information for high schools, colleges, universities, and similar institutions.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of p.c.
• Ability to analyze and organize information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong oral communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Oracle knowledge.
• Previous phone experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support. Assist with collection letters and with other collection activities as well as send invoices, statements, and correspondence to customers.
• Update. Adjusting and maintaining account balance information, including refunds, CAAAs, file maintenance, back ledgering, and initiating adjustments within guidelines.
• Verify. Pull documentation of cash received to assist with verification.
• Advise & Guide. Answer phone calls from customers.
• Assess. Review correspondence and returned mail and distribute mail within the department.

Benefits

• competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage)
• voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account
• 401K plan with immediate vesting
• accrued paid time off
• company paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED