Accounts Receivables Clerk

John H. Carter Company; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage customer payment issues, collaborate with inside and outside sales, and keep past due balances to a minimum.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in accounts receivable, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with electronic invoicing or large ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better is required.
• 2+ years experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Electronic invoicing experience preferred.
• Experience with a large ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Communicate with inside and outside sales to resolve payment issues.
• Ensure past due payments are kept to a minimum.
• Enter all applicable information into the Collection Monitor.
• Assist corporate and branch personnel as necessary.
• Performs filing and copying duties as required.
• Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Demonstrate urgency and accuracy under pressure; handle interruptions effectively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education

High School Diploma or better

Community College/Vo-Tech or better

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Large ERP system

Job description

• Communicating with customers to help resolve any payment issues
• Communicating with inside and outside sales to help resolve any payment issues
• Ensuring that past due payments are kept to a minimal level
• Ensuring all applicable information is entered into our Collection Monitor
• Assists corporate and branch personnel as necessary
• Performs filing and copying duties as required
• Maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications. Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine. Multi-tasking and the ability to handle and manage interruptions is expected.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Community College/Vo-Tech or better.

Experience

Required

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite

2+ years experience Accounts Receivables

Preferred

Experience with Electronic Invoicing preferred

Large ERP system experience preferred

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