Remote data entry clerk

Meriton; New York (NY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriton is seeking a diligent invoice clerk to manage client billing processes, update client records, and issue accurate invoices and statements. The role involves tracking payments, reporting irregularities to the financial manager, and resolving billing errors with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will balance accounts, pursue outstanding debts, and ensure efficient cash flow, with strong Excel and accounting software skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of clerical office or administration experience.
• An associate degree in accounting is preferred.
• Experience as an invoice clerk or in general accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Excellent mathematics and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle customer queries calmly.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Updating client information details.
• Creating and sending invoices and statements to customers.
• Checking data input to ensure invoice accuracy.
• Tracking payments and ensuring cash flow remains buoyant.
• Reporting issues or irregularities to the financial head.
• Fixing billing errors by issuing debit and credit memos.
• Liaising with logistics to ensure timely dispatch of goods.
• Initiating new procedures for billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Accounting software

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a diligent invoice clerk to be responsible for billing clients. The invoice clerks duties include updating clients details, creating and sending invoices to clients, tracking payments, and reporting irregularities to the financial manager. You should also be able to resolve billing errors professionally.

To be successful as an invoice clerk, you will know how to ensure that accounts balance, manage accounts to recover outstanding debts, and fix billing discrepancies. A top-notch invoice clerk should have a strong work ethic and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ensuring that client information details are kept up-to-date.
• Creating and sending invoices and statements to customers.
• Checking the data input to ensure the accuracy of the final bill.
• Tracking payments and ensuring that the cash flow into the company is buoyant.
• Reporting issues or irregularities to the financial head of the company.
• Fixing billing errors by issuing debit and credit memos.
• Liaising with the logistics department and ensuring that goods are dispatched on time.
• Initiating new procedures for billing.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of clerical office or administration experience.
• An associates degree in accounting is preferred.
• Experience as an invoice clerk or in general accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and working knowledge of accounting software, such as Quickbooks.
• Excellent mathematics and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to consistently meet deadlines and to work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle customer queries calmly.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.