Accounts Receivable Clerk
A non-clinical accounts receivable clerk is responsible for completing financial, administrative, and clerical services. Duties include ensuring daily operations are being performed accurately and efficiently, processing and monitoring incoming payments correctly, and verifying and posting receipts to secure revenue.
To be successful in this position, a non-clinical accounts receivable clerk will:
- Process accounting receivables and incoming payments according to proper financial policies and procedures
- Record cash, checks, and credit card statements to ensure customer payments are adequately posted
- Prepare bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits
- Verify and enter transactions from lock box and local deposits to post revenue
- Follow pending deductions procedures by resolving deductions that are invalid or unauthorized
- Resolve collections by reviewing customer payment plans, payment history, lines of credit, and communicating with the collections department
- Help protect the organization’s value by keeping information secure and confidential
Qualifications and Education
- High school diploma required
- BS degree in finance, accounting, or business administration preferred
- At least 2+ years previous work experience as accounts receivable clerk
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in English
- Solid data entry skills
- Experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (JDE or other full-scale ER software