Accounts Receivable Clerk

Summary/Objective

The accounts receivable clerk is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds being paid to the organization. This role also serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed to account for the receipt of payment for goods and services completed by the organization.

Essential Functions

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  Applies customer payments.

  
  


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  Post invoices in accounting.

  
  


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  Researches and solves payment discrepancies.

  
  


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  Processes credit card payments and credits.

  
  


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  Make adjustments to accounts as needed.

  
  


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  Maintain vehicle loaner system and keys.

  
  


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  Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting.

  
  


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  Communicate with clients regarding billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment arrangements.

  
  

Competencies

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  Financial Management.

  
  


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  Ethical Conduct.

  
  


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  Thoroughness.

  
  


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  Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  
  

Work Environment

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  This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

  
  

Physical Demands

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  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

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  This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours.

  
  


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  Office environment with occasional overtime during month-end or year-end close.

  
  

Required Education and Experience

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  Two to three years’ previous accounting experience.

  
  


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  Automotive accounting experience is preferred.

  
  

Appel Ford, Hyundai of Brenham, and Quick Lane Tire and Auto is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make decisions to hire and promote without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.