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Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • You need 1-3 years of AR experience, bilingual skills, Excel knowledge, and strong organizational abilities. Teamwork, multitasking, and a positive approach are essential for success.
  • You will conduct credit checks, reconcile accounts, send statements, make collection calls, review credit limits, and apply cash receipts through various payment methods daily.

Requirements

  • 1-3 yrs Accounts Receivable experience
  • Bilingualism ( clear and articulate)
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel
  • A positive approach to obtain company goals
  • Ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a rapidly growing environment
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment
  • Follow-ups for resolutions

Responsibilities

  • Credit checks – obtaining bank reports, trade references, and allocating credit limits;
  • Reconciling accounts and looking into short payments;
  • Statements – sending monthly statements to customers;
  • Collection calls– follow-ups as required in order to clear past dues;
  • Review accounts periodically in order to update credit limits;
  • Cash receipt applications– daily entries and balancing;
  • Types of applications: credit cards, electronic payments, and cheques;

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Clerk?

The primary responsibilities include conducting credit checks, reconciling accounts, sending monthly statements to customers, making collection calls, reviewing accounts for credit limit updates, and handling cash receipt applications.

What qualifications are required for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position?

Candidates should have 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable experience, be bilingual, possess intermediate knowledge of Excel, and demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Is prior experience in Accounts Receivable necessary?

Yes, 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable experience is required for this position.

Will I be required to make collection calls?

Yes, collection calls will be part of the responsibilities to follow up on past due accounts.

What type of payments will I be handling in this role?

You will be handling cash receipt applications including credit cards, electronic payments, and cheques.

Is the company open to hiring candidates from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Aston Carter is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Is knowledge of Excel important for this position?

Yes, intermediate knowledge of Excel is one of the key skills required for the role.

What qualities will help me succeed in this position?

A positive approach, ability to multi-task, quick learning in a rapidly growing environment, and the ability to work well in a team setting will help ensure success.

How does Aston Carter view diversity and inclusion?

Aston Carter views diversity and inclusion as essential for equity and success, embedding these values into their company culture.

Can I receive accommodations during the application process?

Yes, candidates can request reasonable accommodations during the application process by emailing astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.

Seeking Solvers

Human Resources
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.