Clerk IV - Accounts Receivable

Overview

This role supports collections of outstanding accounts receivable and helps resolve billing issues to reduce delinquency and bad debt. Work is remote, aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm EST.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable dollars from the existing client base and all other aspects of collections.
• Resolve customer billing problems and reduce accounts receivable delinquency and bad debt.
• Identify underlying issues delaying payment and coordinate internal resources needed to resolve those issues.
• Work directly with customers and internal departments, including Sales, Customer Service, Sales Support, Service, Tax, and Quality, to resolve payment delays.
• Contact customers directly regarding payment on open accounts receivable.
• Prepare collection letters, spreadsheets, and customer account statements as needed.
• Run a credit hold report multiple times per day, release orders, and communicate to appropriate internal parties why orders remain on credit hold.
• Build relationships and increase cooperation between sales and credit management.
• Coordinate collection activities with all departments and identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Meet individual goals established by management (e.g., Current %, >60 Days %, and unapplied cash resolution).
• Proactively identify business risks and work closely with sales to resolve and manage as necessary.

Requirements

• Broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations obtained through completion of a two-year associate’s degree program or four-year bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Excellent understanding of credit and collection operations procedures, including reconciliation of A/R activity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Advanced Excel such as writing formulas, pivot tables, and v-lookups.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Outstanding mathematical and analytical skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in cash application, credit and collections, contracts and chargebacks, or a related field required.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and complete work accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume, transactional environment.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to resolve cash posting issues quickly and creatively.
• Advanced knowledge of banking procedures and fundamental accounting principles.
• Detailed knowledge of the accounts receivable and cash application process.
• Experience operating in multiple software and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in 10-key data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Working knowledge of processing cash for various payment types.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credit Business Associate (CBA), Certified Bookkeeper (CB), or equivalent certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $43,300 - 79,310
  • This salary range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois state-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

In addition to traditional medical, dental, and vision care, benefits may include:

• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs and professional development resources.
• Opportunities for mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and volunteer activities.

Location

Remote in Eastern Standard time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST).