Accounts Receivable Clerk

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage daily receivables activities while maintaining impeccable customer and financial records. The successful candidate will oversee invoicing, payment handling, account reconciliations, and customer account updates, ensuring all transactions are accurate and punctual.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and issue customer invoices within designated timelines.
• Record and update customer payments in accounting software.
• Allocate payments correctly to invoices and corresponding customer accounts.
• Track outstanding invoices, account balances, and payment deadlines.
• Assist with the reconciliation of accounts receivable and periodic account assessments.
• Review customer accounts to identify inaccuracies or missing data.
• Investigate billing and payment discrepancies and resolve issues accordingly.
• Address customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and balances.
• Maintain well-organized documentation and records related to accounts receivable.
• Generate reports including aging summaries and payment overviews.
• Support collection efforts by following up on overdue accounts when necessary.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, sales, and customer service teams to settle account-related matters.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Provide necessary documentation and assistance during audits.
• Ensure all transactions adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive customer and financial information with confidentiality.
• Identify recurring issues impacting billing or payments and communicate findings for resolution.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Fundamental knowledge of accounts receivable processes, invoicing, and payments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational abilities and effective time management.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP solutions, or financial platforms.
• Proficient in numerical data entry.
• Capability in performing basic account reconciliations.
• Effective problem-solving skills for discrepancy resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.
• Customer service orientation with strong follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintaining confidentiality with financial information.
• Independently driven yet collaborative with team members.
• Reliable, structured, and detail-focused work approach.

Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related roles.
• Proven background processing invoices, payments, and adjustments.
• Experience in maintaining client account records and financial documentation.
• Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, or spreadsheet tools.
• Basic insight into reconciliation and collections procedures.
• Excellent digital and computer literacy.
• Capable of handling a high volume of transactions with precision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow set financial protocols.
• Professional communication with clients and internal staff.
• Effective remote work skills with a reliable internet connection and appropriate environment.
• Organized, dependable and detail-oriented professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in English, essential when dealing with English-speaking customers, vendors or teams.

Additional Information

Upon applying for this position, candidates will be issued a Simera Professional Key (SPK), a unique identifier designed to facilitate connections with employers and enhance opportunities to secure ideal placements.