AP/AR Clerk

HBE LLP is a leading provider of professional accounting and consulting services throughout Nebraska. Operating from Lincoln, Omaha, and Norfolk, Nebraska, HBE offers a complete range of financial management services for businesses, non-profit and governmental organizations, niche industries, and individuals. These services include audit, tax, business consulting, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, personal financial planning, and wealth management. Our story is one of solid growth, premier service, quality work, employee satisfaction, and business diversification.

The AP/AR Clerk provides day-to-day clerical support for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.

Please note this position requires you to be in office in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

What We Offer

• Full benefits package
• Competitive pay
•  A collaborative, team-oriented service approach
• Excellent opportunities for learning and career growth
• Nonprofit and community involvement
• Diversity and inclusion - From 2015 through 2020, HBE has been recognized by the Accounting MOVE Project as one of the Best CPA Firms for Equity Leadership.

AP
• Maintains vendors in accounting software, secures W-9s and prepares 1099 reporting
• Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices
• Performs research and analysis of vendor accounts to resolve issues
• Handles vendor inquiries
• Enters and codes monthly employee reimbursements in electronic payment platform
• Reconciles month end vendor statements 
• Maintains vendor records and vendor documents both electronically and manually
• Prepares ad hoc vendor reporting as requested by various departments  
• Reconciles monthly company credit card 

AR
• Maintains client data base including new client setup and terminations
• Responsible for posting daily cash receipts and adjustments
• Posts customer payments and adjustments to client accounts
• Reconciles accounts receivable activity to the general ledger
• Prepares month-end client statements and applies finance charges when applicable
• Review AR aging and perform low level collections activities
• Performs analysis of customer accounts to answer questions and resolve issues related to customer accounts
• Responsible for contacting clients/vendors for clarification on invoices
• Handles client inquiries
• Regularly communicates the with the Finance Department
•  Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies
•  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs preferred, Oracle NetSuite a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks with minimal oversite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent critical thinking skills 
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems 

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• At least two years of related experience required

About HBE

Our story is one of solid growth, premier service, quality work, employee satisfaction, and business diversification. Since 1974 we’ve strived to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where you will feel at home and comfortable. We’re as down-to-earth as our deep Nebraska roots, but we work from the most sophisticated tools and technology to deliver our best advisory, tax, accounting, and audit services to our clients.

HBE offers a complete range of financial management services for businesses, nonprofit and governmental organizations, niche industries, and individuals. These services include audit, tax, business consulting, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, personal financial planning, and wealth management. 

HBE was recognized as one of the nation's Best Firms to Work for by Accounting Today in 2017, 2018 and 2020. In addition, HBE was also recognizes as one the 10 “Best Firms for Young Accountants” in 2020.

From 2015 through 2021, HBE has been recognized by the Accounting MOVE Project as one of the Best CPA Firms for Equity Leadership.