Accounts Receivables Credit & Collections Clerk (Temporary)

The AR Credit & Collections Clerk is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, resolving billing issues, and supporting the credit and collections functions to maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of receivables and data entry.
• Process all credit card payments.
• Contact customers with past due balance and maintain detailed documentation of such calls, while maintaining professional and positive interaction with customers. 
• Review daily credit hold reports to ensure the data contained in them is accurate and that appropriate action is taken to resolve any issues.
• Process miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Monitor accounts for potential write-offs. Once identified, these balances will be referred to management.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, Customer Service, sales reps, and other departmental managers to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction without compromising established credit and collections policies and procedures.
• Maintain copies of customer resale certificates as required.
• Ensure A/R files are periodically archived in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a backup to the other Credit/Collections Staff.
• Special projects may be required or assigned.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. 

• Must have attention to detail.
• Must have accounting background, including the understanding of inventory and expense transactions.
• High degree of computer literacy including experience with integrated accounts receivable systems, plus a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of financial data and results.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as great interpersonal skills.
• Possess a team mindset and flexible to working in team projects. 
• Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AA or BS degree in finance, accounting, or similar field preferred.
• 3 years of industry experience preferably with a manufacturing company.
• Experience with ERP.

• Established, stable, and reliable company.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance; paid vacation and sick time; disability insurance; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; and more.
• Engaging and innovative design projects.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth.
• Commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required (provided by employer).
• Drug and background screenings required.