Accounts Receivable Clerk jobs in Erie, PA

Description

Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services to one or all business units of the organization efficiently and accurately. The incumbent will be responsible for performing data entry, data verification, processing, and monitoring incoming payments. 

 Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 8 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Requirements

• Prepare bills, invoices, and payments with accuracy and obtain authorization of payments.
• Perform financial transactions with integrity and in compliance with financial policies and procedures set forth by federal and state regulations. 
• Verify, classify, compute, record, and post account receivable transactions.
• Reconcile account ledgers to ensure proper posting.
• Verify discrepancies and recommend resolution. 
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Ensure that margins and markups are calculated and reported accurately to minimize adverse financial risk. 
• Provide support during internal and external audit events when requested. 
• Work collaboratively to streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors within the process. 
• Exhibit exceptional verbal communication skills and proper telephone etiquette when answering the phone for vendors,      customers, employees, and team. 
• Validate vendor bills and prepare for payment.
• Enter carrier information, including W-9 and insurance information.
• Assist with other accounting-related activities such as bank reconciliation, etc. 

Education/Experience Requirement:

• Proven work experience relative to accounts receivable/accounts payable, accounting, or relevant industry experience. 
• Proficient understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• Proficient ability to calculate and manage financial figures and records and apply logical reasoning to resolve data point errors. 
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and data entry skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel)
• Must possess and display strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with vendors, customers, employees, and team.