Clerk I-AR

Westlake • Houston, TX

103d

About The Position

The position involves recording payments to customer accounts and maintaining accounts receivable records. The role includes various accounting duties and responsibilities such as preparing and distributing daily cash reports, posting cash receipts, assisting customer service and credit departments, and researching customer claims. The employee will also communicate with customers regarding inquiries or cash application issues and ensure compliance with accounts receivable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced Accounts Receivable environments.
• Strong concentration on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with teammates and internal/external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads and maintain an organized workspace.
• Enthusiasm to actively exercise and advocate a positive, team-focused environment.
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for team objectives.
• Initiative to obtain a sufficient working knowledge of all department procedures and related software applications.
• Knowledge and experience necessary to serve as a primary point of contact for external Westlake company departments.
• Ability to reliably commit to consistent attendance during specified work hours.
• Overtime may be required in accordance with standard accounting cycle deadlines.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• SAP/JDE experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute bank daily cash reports for lockbox and wire reports.
• Post daily cash receipts against open items in accounts receivable.
• Assist Customer Service and Credit in investigating and clearing customer accounts.
• Work with credit to review the accounts receivable aging to clear unapplied payments against recently posted invoices.
• Research and process customer's claims of payments by gathering funding dates, bank account, and amount for further research.
• Research and process charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
• Answer accounts receivable phone inquiries and follow up.
• Communicate with customers as necessary for inquiries or cash application issues.
• Work with accounting to ensure all cash has been captured and properly allocated.
• Work with Customer Service and Credit for research in any misapplication of funds or missing funds on account.
• Review and reconcile the cash general ledger to ensure month-end process closes accurately.
• Help other members in the cash applications team when needed.
• Maintain compliance with the accounts receivable policies and procedures and adhere to company delegation of authority.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree