Accounting Clerk

Ebco Inc•Elgin, IL

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About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining financial records by performing data entry, reconciling bank statements, processing invoices, preparing financial reports, and assisting accounting personnel. This role will also play a key role in collections, following up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proficiency with accounting software to ensure accurate financial transactions and recordkeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma with accounting coursework or relevant experience may be considered.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, accounts receivable, and collections processes.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
Numerical proficiency and ability to perform basic financial calculations.
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Effective communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues regarding financial information.
Ability to handle collections professionally and persistently while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Accurately enter financial transactions into accounting software from source documents such as invoices, receipts, and bank statements.
Maintain up-to-date and organized financial records, including ledgers and spreadsheets.
Reconcile bank transactions to ensure alignment with the company's accounting records.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in bank statements.
Review, verify, and process invoices for payment.
Assist in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up with customers on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.
Contact customers via phone and email to remind them of overdue balances and work towards resolution.
Escalate delinquent accounts to management as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of collection efforts and customer communications.
Prepare and compile basic financial reports for internal use.
Update the general ledger with relevant financial data to ensure accuracy in reporting.
Maintain organized filing systems for accounting documents.
Assist accounting personnel with routine clerical tasks as needed.