Accounting AR Clerk

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An Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for collecting payments for a company using skills in project management organization and communications to collect the payments from clients and customers.

Location:

7910 Professional Place
Tampa FL 33637

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Initiates contact with customers having delinquent accounts determining reason and arranging for collection.

• Provides consistent professional courteous and high-quality customer service.

• Performs research and updated recordkeeping of customer information.

• Maintain current and detailed collection notes.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Apply client payments via check and credit card.

• Responds to telephone inquiries and assists in resolving questions related to the customer accounts and documents accordingly.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate distribution of client invoices that are mailed each cycle.

• Maintains confidentiality of financial records.

• Daily check deposits.

• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

• Prepares posts verifies and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.

• Maintains and updates customer files including name or address changes mergers or mailing attentions.

• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.

• Research 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) basis.

• Generates monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.

• Copies files and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.

• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Basic computer and excel experience preferred

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• At least two years of related experience with collections and other miscellaneous office tasks required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

• Ability to operate related office equipment such as computers 10-key calculator and copier.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct Confidentiality Agreement and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical dental vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer