Accounts Receivable Clerk

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for day‑to‑day billing, payment processing, account maintenance and basic collections to ensure accurate receivables records and timely cash collection. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer statements monthly and upon customer request.
• Receive, record and post customer payments (cash, bank deposits, cheques, EFTs, credit cards).
• Apply payments to customer accounts and reconcile receipts to bank statements.
• Monitor AR aging debts; follow up on overdue accounts with polite, professional reminders and negotiated payment arrangements to achieve weekly recovery targets.
• Managed debt collection activities and consistently achieved weekly collection targets.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and short‑paid invoices in coordination with sales/customer service.
• Process credit memos, adjustments and write‑offs with appropriate approvals.
• Maintain customer account files and update contact/credit information.
• Prepare daily/weekly cash receipts, summaries and basic AR reports for management.
• Support month‑end close: assist with reconciliations of AR subledger to general ledger.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with company policies and data confidentiality.

Qualifications High school diploma required; certificate/diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

• 0–3 years’ experience in accounts receivable, cashiering or related accounting role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and strong Excel skills.
• Good numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication; customer‑service oriented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.