Job Description
Accounting Clerk
(Accounting)
Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
Overview
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Job Skills / Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
- Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
- Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
- Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts and does Collections when needed.
- Collaborates with the Controller to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
- Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
- Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
- Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.
- At least two years of collections experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Salary:
Pay rate $17-$20/hour DOE.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma
Associates or Bachelors Degree
Additional Information / Benefits
- Help others as a first responder in stopping the spread of germs and pathogens, providing valuable services for businesses and communities.
- Work with a team that wants to help you grow with advancement opportunities based on merit and hard work.
- Get paid every 2 weeks.
- Access to your pay daily if you need it through DailyPay.
- Benefits available for full-time employees after 60 days - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-term Disability.
This job reports to the Accounting Director
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.
Number of Openings for this position: 1