Accounts Receivable Specialist

PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS•Muscatine, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

OBJECTIVE: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds being paid to the organization. This role also serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed to account for the receipt of payment for goods and services completed by the organization.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of receivable and basic accounting procedures
Detail oriented and comfortable with numbers
Strong communicator
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Fast Learner – able to quickly learn new accounting software
Excellent attention to detail, organization & time management
Associates Degree preferred
Two years of experience in a position with similar responsibility

Responsibilities

Applies customer payments
Processes credit card payments and credits
Reconciles statement and ledger and ensures payments are consistent with set schedules
Maintains the aging balances for accounts receivable
Ensures all accounting transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
Investigates and resolves customer queries, sending appropriate invoice and statement copies per requests
Researches missed invoice payments and communicates with the customer
Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with customers via phone, email, fax and mail
Process customer credit requests
Researches and solves payment discrepancies
Assist in answering customer calls and directing to appropriate department
Demonstrate basic knowledge of Phelps products, services, programs, promotional offers
Assist with other minor office responsibilities and customer service