Accounts Receivable Clerk

Senior Aerospace Steico•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves processing customer payments, managing collections, and maintaining financial records. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for recording various types of transactions, following up on delinquent accounts, and preparing financial reports. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years general accounting experience with minimum of two years of strong collection background
Working knowledge of computer, scanner, Fax machine, copier and 10 key calculator
Must be able to communicate and interact with employees at all levels of the organization both verbally and written.
Must be fluent in English
Intermediate mathematics skills, including basic algebra
Working knowledge of MS Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
Familiarity with ERP systems
Requires ability to assess facts and develop conclusions
Outstanding customer service
Detail Orientated
Strong Problem solving and critical thinking
Comfortable in fast-paced work environment
Work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability and flexibility
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask

Nice To Haves

Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS) Certification or AA degree in Accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Post customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions
Collection activity by examining customers payment plans and payment history.
Follow-up with delinquent accounts with reminders and notify customers of insufficient payments
Track and resolve outstanding payment issues and generate weekly aging reports
Prepare weekly cash flow projections in Excel
Prepare weekly & month-end journal entries and reporting as required
Scan, Index and fil all A/R documents
Maintain billing contact spreadsheets & communicate to Controller when a change is needed in the ERP system.
Cross train for customer invoicing and credits
Cross train for end-of-day reports for management
Other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate