The Accounts Receivable Junior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the Company receives payment for goods supplied
Requirements:
Qualification, Functional/Technical Skills or Industry Experience:
Accounting Diploma or Degree
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Proven track record of collections
Excellent skills in SAP & MS Office, especially Excel
Core Competencies:
Highly numerate
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Results driven
Problem-solving
Clear written and verbal communication
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 with the assistance of the Finance Manager and other staff.
Collaborates with the Finance Manager 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.
