Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job title : Accounts Receivable Clerk jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : July 18, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

The role:

Summary

• The Accounts Receivable clerk is responsible for managing and processing incoming payments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, and maintaining up-to-date records of financial transactions.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and proficiency in financial software.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoicing & billing

• send invoices to customers
• ensure invoices are accurate & sent out in timely manner
• maintain records of all invoices and payments

Payment processing

• record & process customer payments
• verify & post all receipts in Xero
• reconcile AR ledger ensuring all payments are accounted for and properly posted

Customer account management

• monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and irregularities
• conduct investigations as needed into historical discrepancies
• resolve payment discrepancies and disputes

Collections

• contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices
• implement effective collection strategies
• maintain a log of collection efforts & communications
• assist in financial statement support & analysis

Compliance & record keeping

• ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• maintain organised and up to date financial records
• assist in audit as required

Qualifications

• Bcom Accounting or similar bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance.

Experience

• Proven experience as an AR clerk or in a similar role
• Familiarity with Xero and basic accounting procedures

Skills

• Proficient in MS office, especially excel
• Experience with accounting software
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Attention to detail and ability to handle large volume of transactions with high accuracy
• Problem solving skills
• Customer service
• Team work

Working conditions

• Full-time position
• Standard office hours (8-5) with 1 hour lunch
• Remote working with occasional visits to office (per firm policy)

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Accounts Receivable Clerk in Lagos