Accounts Receivable Assistant

The accounts receivable assistant is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds being paid to the organization as well as customer follow-up on payment status. 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply customer payments
• Research and solve payment discrepancies
• Process credit card payments and credits
• Follow-up with customers regarding past due amounts and payment status
• Make adjustments to accounts as needed
• Reconcile customer account balances
• Calculate rebate and commission payments

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum 2+ years relevant experience required
• Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time.

Salary: the starting salary for this position is $45,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience.