Accounts Receivable Clerk

Rentokil Pest Control Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil Pest Control Ltd. is seeking an AR Customer Payments Specialist in New York to process all daily form payments, including checks and electronic transfers.

Responsibilities include refunds, NSF handling, misapplied payments, and credits on accounts, with duties that may involve posting invoices and supporting collections when needed. The role requires meticulous cash processing, strong Excel/Office skills, and a background in finance or banking is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of data entry or other computer-based work is required; accounts payable/receivable or transaction-based services experience is preferred.
• Cash processing experience is preferred.
• Finance or banking background is a plus.
• Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and Microsoft Office is important.

Responsibilities

• Process and post daily payments (checks, lockbox, ACH/EFTs, credit cards).
• Handle refunds, NSF payments, misapplied payments, and credits on account.
• Research missing or misapplied payments and reconcile to bank statements.
• Process intercompany payments/transfers/invoices and review chargebacks.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!For more information about our benefits, see below!We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

Job Summary

The AR Customer Payments Specialist is responsible for processing all daily forms payments – i.e. checks, lockbox, ACH/EFTs, credit cards. This role also entails working on refunds, NSF payments, moving misapplied payments, locating missing payments and working on credits on account. Depending on the company, it may require printing invoices/statements or working on collections.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of cash posted
• Unapplied Cash
• Misapplied Cash
• Monthly Cash Goals
• Credits on Account

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with daily lockbox file to post all payments
• Pull daily bank payment files to post to billing system
• Process and post credit card payments
• Open mail/scan/process/deposit non-lockbox checks – mobile deposits
• Research missing or misapplied payments
• Reconcile payments back to the bank prior to posting
• Check and credit card refunds
• Research Delinquent loan payments, determine if need to go to collections
• Assist with data needed for audit requests
• Review/Process chargebacks and reverse NSF payments
• Send Monthly Statements to loan customers
• Process Bad Debt Recovery payments
• Approve/apply credit memos and adjustments
• Process intercompany payments/transfers/invoices

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in an offer environment performing data entry or other computer-based work required; prior experience with accounts payable/receivable or transaction based services preferred
• Experience in cash processing preferred
• Finance or Banking background a plus
• Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets as well as Microsoft Office

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Be able to work as a team and independently

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

• High School Diploma OR GED required
• Experience in finance, banking or cash posting preferred

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Professional and Personal GrowthMultiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and WellnessHealth benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Savings and Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life BalanceVacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability