Accounts Receivable Clerk

$45,000 - $50,000/Yr

Hatfield And Company - Rockwall, TX

Full-time

Onsite - Rockwall, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Hatfield and Company, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage collection activities for past due customer accounts. The role involves reviewing accounts receivable aging, communicating with customers to resolve payment issues, and ensuring the company's professional image is maintained. The clerk will also evaluate credit decisions for current and potential customers, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of the company's financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts receivable aging and follows up on past due accounts by telephone, email, and other correspondence to ensure payment of past due invoices.
• Communicates with customers and problem solves as to why invoices are not being paid.
• Takes action on the information gathered to successfully clear any hurdles to obtaining payment from customers.
• Utilizes effective human relations skills and various forms of persuasion to obtain payment on invoices.
• Organizes and keeps accurate up-to-date activity notes to keep up with payment status and follows up in an appropriate time frame.
• Documents all collection actions taken, including telephone conversations and email correspondence.
• Recommends accounts for credit hold and further credit action.
• Evaluates and makes credit decisions for customers on open terms.
• Updates accounts receivable ledger for payments received.
• Processes credit card payments via internet interface.
• Communicates with co-workers and management.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience is a must.
• Accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Excellent communication, telephone, and written skills.
• Ability to work well independently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance