Accounts Receivable Clerk

SGS Consulting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Kansas City, MO seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage high-volume invoicing, payments posting, and AR records. You will verify receipts, maintain ledgers, and coordinate with sales on account paperwork.

Proficiency in GAAP, Excel, and SAP is expected, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role requires accuracy, SOP compliance, and customer service across departments.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, regulatory guidelines, and SOPs.
• Proficient with Excel including pivot tables, charts, and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services to ensure efficient operations.
• Process and monitor incoming payments; post receipts and maintain AR records.
• Coordinate with banks/credit organizations to verify credit applications and solicit payments.
• Maintain delinquent accounts and perform collections per SOPs.
• Prepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheets.
• Support sales to gather new account paperwork and update AR ledger.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel pivot tables

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services as well as ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations. Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts. Record payments to accounts and maintain accounts receivable records. Compile necessary information from financial institutions such as banks and credit organizations to process/verify applications for credit and solicit payment on overdue accounts. Keep records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risks. Prepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheet. Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger. Work with potential customer and sales department to gather new account paperwork and send the completed file to the accounts receivable supervisor for verification. Perform collection procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Process (SOPs) and elaborate to supervisor as needed. Follow up and review accounts for compliance with State credit law and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Cash application through various payment methods such as checks/cash, electronic funds transfer (EFT), online bill pay, drivers, non-sufficient funds (NSFs), and notify customer/sales of term changes. Address driver phone calls and/or questions through radio (Nextmail) regarding payment and delivery instruction. Manage monthly statement distributions and work with sales and other departments to handle disputes on accounts. Maintain an Account Portfolio of 1,000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customers. Work closely with sales and various departments to keep accurate notes on customer account status for delivery information and account payment status. Responsible for a high volume of customer accounts. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills:

High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experience. Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives. Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, developing charts, and complex formulas.

Education/Experience:

Working knowledge of SAP software financial modules Page. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoices. Proficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions, algebra, statistics, mathematical modeling, and, to some extent, calculus. Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships. Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device. Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping. May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.