Accounts Receivable Clerk
Remote, United States
Finance – Accounting /
Full-time /
Remote
When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions.
As a key member of the Accounting Department, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in processing of invoicing and payment including customer follow up and inquiries. They will submit invoices, process payments among several formats, follow up on payments, and answer phone calls and emails for Accounts Receivable. They will support the Accounting Team with data analysis, database management, and other tasks as needed.
Applicant should display ability to work quickly and accurately while displaying a high degree of professionalism with a positive and proactive attitude. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, Excel experience, and the ability to multitask and adapt in a changing professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Payment Processing:
- Process and post payments from clients in various formats
- Reconcile daily cash balances
- Process returned payments and chargebacks
- Work as primary user in BillTrust for cash application
- Coordinate with front desk staff on checks received in office
- Client Management:
- Primary user in Accounts Receivable related inboxes for response to clients and internal stakeholders
- Answer/receive calls for Accounts Receivable related phone lines
- Answer voicemails and return phone calls for Accounts Receivable related phone lines
- Invoicing/Credits:
- Distribute first level invoices for clients that require minimal customization
- Provide back up coverage for second level invoicing as needed for AR Specialists
- Review and process errors
- Distribute credit memos as needed to clients
- Other Duties:
- Coordinate with global teams where needed
- Provide coverage for global teams where needed for holidays and out of office
- Manage transactions in multiple currencies
- Coordinate with supervisor to send accounts to collection
- Assist with ad hoc reporting requests
- Assist the Accounting Department as needed
Qualifications
- 2 year associate degree
- 1 year experience in Accounts Receivable (or related field) preferred but not required
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- NetSuite experience (preferred but not required)
- Salesforce experience (preferred but not required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Highly motivated self-starter with analytical skills
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to interact with employees and clients in a professional manner
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow up on pending issues
- Ability to work in a team environment
$21 - $28 an hour
The hourly for this position ranges from $21 - $28. Pay will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education and training. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan. The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k. Your recruiter can share more details about the specific compensation package during the hiring process.
The Accurate Way:
We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave.
Take ownership.
Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.
Be open.
Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.
Stay curious.
Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.
Work as one.
Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.
About Accurate Background:
Accurate Background’s vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe.
Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
