Accounts Receivable Clerk

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 organizational 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

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 organizational 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

• 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 Duties
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