Accounts Receivable Position

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• maintain up-to-date billing system
• generate and send out invoices
• follow up, collection and allocation of payments
• carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
• reconciliation of accounts
• monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• research and solve payment discrepancies
• generate age analysis
• maintain accounts receivable customer files
• follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc
• prepare bank deposits
• investigate and resolve customer queries
• process adjustments
• organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
• communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
• assist with month-end closing
• must have experience with D&B (Dun & Bradstreet) 

Education and Experience

• knowledge of accounts receivable
• 4 year degree from college
• knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
• proficient in relevant computer applications
• knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• 4-6 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience

Key Competencies

• attention to detail and accuracy
• interpersonal skills
• good communication skills
• organizational skills
• information management
• problem-solving skills
• decision-making skills
• stress tolerance