Entry Level Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter • Nashville, TN

1d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk plays a crucial role in managing and monitoring customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices. This role involves identifying past due invoices, communicating with customers, and deciding when to hold or release orders based on account status. The specialist will collaborate with sales representatives and account support coworkers to resolve invoice disputes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a professional or corporate setting.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with resilience when dealing with the sales team to release orders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor accounts for past due invoices and communicate issues to customers.
• Follow up with accounts on an ongoing basis as needed.
• Decide when certain accounts or orders need to be held if accounts become severely past due or unresponsive to inquiries.
• Release orders for accounts that may exceed their current credit limit.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and account support coworkers to resolve invoice disputes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees