Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This long-term contract to hire position involves a dynamic mix of managing the full accounts receivable process and providing light reception support. If you excel at multitasking, staying organized, and building positive relationships with customers, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to our operations.

Responsibilities:

- Provide reception desk coverage for the first 30 minutes of each day and during lunch or break periods as needed.

- Oversee the complete accounts receivable cycle, ensuring all processes are handled efficiently.

- Accurately record and post 500-1,000 customer payments per month, including checks, credit cards, and cash.

- Prepare and submit bank deposits while maintaining attention to detail.

- Issue monthly customer account statements and ensure timely communication.

- Conduct business-to-business collections for credit accounts, dedicating approximately 3-4 hours per week to this task.

- Address customer inquiries regarding accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any payment or transaction inconsistencies.

- Apply payments to the general ledger with precision and accuracy.

Requirements - Proven experience in accounts receivable processes, including payment posting and reconciliation.

- Strong skills in cash applications and handling financial transactions.

- Familiarity with commercial collections and credit account management.

- Ability to manage billing functions efficiently and with attention to detail.

- Experience in handling cash activity and preparing bank deposits.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and resolving account issues.

- Proficiency in using accounting software and general ledger systems.

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