AR Clerk jobs in Gary, IN

Description

Basic Function:  Full responsibility for Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable and assists in routine accounting activities & projects. 

General Responsibilities:

1. Prepares & distributes customer invoices.
2. Customer collections and payment status
3. Cash application and clearing of intercompany accounts
4. Match vendor invoices, purchase orders and receiving tickets
5. Timely and accurately enter vendor invoices in accounting system
6. Reconcile vendor statements with system balances.
7. Resolve any discrepancies with vendors and customers
8. File vendor and customer invoices
9. Assist the accounting/finance department with month-end processes
10. Assists with routine accounting activities & projects. 
11. Creates and modifies spreadsheets & documentation.
12. Assist with data entry as needed.
13. Disburse and maintain petty cash/log.
14. Greet vendors, customers, job applicants and other visitors.
15. Answers telephones and directs calls to the appropriate associate; takes messages or pages associates as necessary.
16. Assist in routine department duties, such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and mail distribution.
17. Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
18. Provides callers with information such as company address, directions, company fax number, website, and other related information.
19. Generate department requested reports; handles multiple tasks and assignments as outlined.
20. Reports any problems or discrepancies and safety issues to management.

  Skills:

1. Time management skills. 
2. Basic math skills, computer skills to include Microsoft Office & Excel (major ERP systems a plus)
3. Demonstrate sound work ethics.
4. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
6. Possession of strong organizational skills.
7. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
8. Good communication skills.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required
• Associate degree preferred

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in the field