Accounts Receivables Clerk

Essential Duties

• Collecting payments from customers
• Communicating with customers to help resolve any payment issues
• Communicating with inside and outside sales to help resolve any payment issues
• Ensuring that past due payments are kept to a minimal level
• Ensuring all applicable information is entered into our Collection Monitor
• Assists corporate and branch personnel as necessary
• Performs filing and copying duties as required
• Maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications. Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine. Multi-tasking and the ability to handle and manage interruptions is expected.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.

Essential Skills Required

• Strong oral and written communications, that reflect a professional, business approach
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Good self-management skills, including information organization and time management
• High ethical standards
• Ability to follow-through
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• PC proficient; familiar with MS Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Work as a team

Education and/or Work Experience-

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 2+ years of accounts receivables experience required
• Large ERP system experience preferred
• Experience with Electronic Invoicing preferred
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening.