Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: JENKINS SERVICES GROUP
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationNorthern Virginia Headquarters - Chantilly, VAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$18.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob ShiftDayJob CategoryAccountingJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for assisting to ensure that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivableCreates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customersMaintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentionsDrafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request paymentCreates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basisAssists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledgerAssists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each monthCopies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as neededRelays changes of information to appropriate employeesAll other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferredAt least two years of related experience requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs - particularly excel and mail merge functionsAbility to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copierAbility to work independently and in a fast-paced environmentAbility to anticipate work needs and interact professionally and cheerfully with customersLANGUAGE SKILLS: Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization using the English language.COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry related software including the Xactware and CoreLogic Claims software suites, be able to "touch type" and be familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)REASONING ABILITY: This person should possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. They should also have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in the English language.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position will be based in an office environment with visits to residential construction work sites.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety equipment is furnished.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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