Accounts Receivable Assistant

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

62d

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk works closely with all accounting personnel to ensure accounting functions are completed for ZT Systems' clients. The Accounts Receivable Clerk performs day to day processing of financial transactions as well as issuing, verifying, and submitting invoices to customers.

Requirements

MS office - Word and Excel
General knowledge of accounting and/or business operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Highly detailed planning and organization ability, multitask, set own priorities, and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent social, customer service and commercial skills
2-5 years of experience in accounting/finance, and/or business operation.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP ERP accounting systems preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related filed a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews sales orders against customer purchase orders before shipments being released
Handles invoice submissions via email, customer web portals, or via EDI transmission
Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts.
Assists the Controller in interpreting and resolving accounts receivable problems with clients.
Maintains accurate customer files including keeping records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, name changes, address changes and credit risks and relaying this information to the appropriate personnel.
Assists in research of customer discrepancies, deviation from payment plans, and keeping accounts receivable system as clean as possible.
Responds to customer's email inquires and resolves pending issues in a timely manner.
Upon request, provides special reports reflecting current status of customer accounts.
Verifies deposits and posts to accounts receivable subledger.
Prepares vouchers and special information on appropriate invoices.
Duplicates, files, and retrieves accounts receivable material as needed.
Assists the Controller in monthly reconciliation of revenue accounts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about