Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Cass Information Systems•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Account Receivable Specialist is responsible for executing invoicing, payment processing, collections, and customer account reconciliation activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and support the company’s overall cash flow objectives.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
Exhibits logical problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Effective communication skills including excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of cash applications, reconciliations, and collections
Strong organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and processes.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1-3 years of accounts receivable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Posts and applies customer payments in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitors AR aging reports and performs reconciliations.
Monitors and tracks outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
Assists with new customer set up and communication.
Researches and resolves account discrepancies collaborating with internal teams and customers.
Supports collections and responds to customer inquiries.
Prepares and distributes accurate customer invoices.
Assists with month-end close activities.
Maintains accurate and up to date process documentation.
Recommends and implements process improvements to increase AR efficiency and accuracy.
Supports external audits by providing requested AR documentation and reconciliations.
Prepares, processes, and mails manual payments as needed, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals.
Other duties as needed or assigned.