Accounts Receivable Clerk

Finn-Kool; Beloit (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Paid Holidays

Supplementary Insurance Options

Wellness Center Membership Discount

Job summary

Finn-Kool is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage payments and invoicing processes. You will prepare, post, and record customer payments, create invoices, and maintain accurate customer files in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks, and strong communication skills. Preference given to candidates with accounting degrees and related training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or training 1–3 months or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, and order processing systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post, verify and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
• Maintain and update customer files including changes and mailings.
• Draft past-due correspondence; identify and contact delinquent accounts to request payment.
• Create reports on current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research discrepancies and past-due amounts with the collections manager.
• Collaborate with Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable periodically.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements and reconciling revenue accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Contract management systems

QuickBooks

Order processing systems

Job description

Overview:
This position is responsible for assisting in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, one to three months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills in Microsoft 365 software (word, excel, outlook, powerpoint) contract management systems, Quickbooks, and order processing systems.
  
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, post, verify and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
• Maintain and update customer files including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Draft correspondence for standard for past due accounts and collections, identify delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the collections manager and other staff.
• Collaborate with Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assist Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed.
  
• Relay changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Employment Details:

• -Full-time, Day Shift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• -Required Education: - High School Diploma or GED
• -Compensation: - $20.00 to $25.00 /hour, Dependent on Experience

Benefits:

• - Medical/Dental Insurance
• - Paid Time Off
• - 401k
• -Paid Holidays
• -Supplementary Insurance Options
• - Wellness Center Membership Discount