Accounts Receivable Clerk

TITLE: Accounts Receivable Clerk

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Manager

JARCO COMPANIES is a family-owned company which includes Jarco ReadyMix and Jarco Aggregates, your source for ready mix, topsoil, gravel, and sand in the greater San Antonio area. We are proud to offer 100% Employer Paid health, dental and vision for our employees!

Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients in a growth environment.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Draft 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.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Collaborates with the team to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees
• Properly follow all company policies and procedures for a safe working environment, report any problems to the supervisor or Human Resources.
• Perform any other tasks and duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Experience with Quick Books, MS Office, or related accounting software.
• Must be able to adhere to and enforce A/R policies and procedures.
• Excellent written, oral communication skills, and excellent mathematical skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and be trustworthy.
• Must be able to adhere to and enforce A/R policies and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various levels of the company.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Business or Accounting degree is preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of accounts receivable experience required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• High functioning level of Excel experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• May be subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Work Environment:

• Location of position: Corporate Headquarters
• Area Travel may be Required.
• Background checks and drug tests required.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• Work will generally be performed in an office environment.
• May be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties.