Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk

Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk

Our company is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional with a strong background in accounting and a keen eye for accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and organize financial documents and transactions.
• Review and pay invoices, ensuring payments are accurate and approved.
• Prepare and send invoices, track payments, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and notify customers of insufficient payments.
• Generate financial reports by analyzing account data and trends.
• Maintain financial records by posting transactions and reconciling accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and security measures.
• Back up financial data to maintain secure records.
• Keep financial documents organized and filed properly.
• Support the accounting team by contributing to department goals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in public accounting or a high-volume industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

CERTIFICATES

• CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment: Primarily an office setting with a quiet, professional atmosphere.
• Workstation: Seated at a desk for extended periods, using a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment.
• Screen Time: Frequent use of computer monitors for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Physical Activity: Minimal physical exertion; occasional standing, walking, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.