Accounts Receivable Clerk

Believe Fire & Safety is important? So do we.

Position: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Waterford, MI

Job : 284

# of Openings: 1

• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Process customer invoices on a regular and timely basis, as well as interface with customers as needed
• Interface with sales department to support the invoicing and collection process
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers,etc.
• Contact clients to settle payment issues and establish payment plans as required
• Facilitate the customer credit application process
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections. Prepareagingreports toidentifydelinquent accounts to contact for payment
• Perform month-end closing procedures, including recording journalentriesand preparing account reconciliations
• Reconcile monthly banking transactions
• Coordinate communication with Operations Managers and Sales Managersregardingreturns, shortpaysandcustomer chargebacks
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately,in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Meet deadlines and work within the required time frames
• Manage the accounts receivable email box and ensuretimelycorrespondence
• Relay changes of information to appropriate employees
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and projects as requested

• Ability toanticipatework needs and interact professionally with customers
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter, fast learner, detail and deadline-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, time managementskillsand the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Willingness toestablishand maintain effective working relationships

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

This job description is not intended to beall-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties asrequiredto meet the needs of the company and its customers.

STI’s story began over four decades ago in a home basement. We now operate from multiple buildings in Waterford, Michigan, have an office located in Worcestershire, England, and are recognized as a global leader in helping to prevent false fire alarms, theft and vandalism to important devices worldwide.

We care about the people we work with.

Family owned and operated, STI believes in treating their employees like family. Personal attention is paid to each team member and the company strives to make the work environment fun, collaborative and inspirational. We believe in what we do, and we believe in our colleagues to help us achieve our goals. STI offers a full benefits package and regularly participates in teambuilding events.

STI offers a full benefits package and regularly participates in teambuilding events.