Pyebarkerfire

Accounting AR Clerk

Cox Fire - Tampa Full time

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An Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for collecting payments for a company using skills in project management, organization and communications to collect the payments from clients and customers.

Location:

7910 Professional Place
Tampa, FL 33637

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Initiates contact with customers having delinquent accounts, determining reason and arranging for collection.

  • Provides consistent, professional, courteous, and high-quality customer service.

  • Performs research and updated recordkeeping of customer information.

  • Maintain current and detailed collection notes.

  • Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

  • Apply client payments via check and credit card.

  • Responds to telephone inquiries and assists in resolving questions related to the customer accounts and documents accordingly.

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate distribution of client invoices that are mailed each cycle.

  • Maintains confidentiality of financial records.

  • Daily check deposits.

  • Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

  • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

  • Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.

  • Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

  • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

  • Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.

  • Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.

  • Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.

  • Generates monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.

  • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.

  • Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  • Basic computer and excel experience preferred


Education/Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • At least two years of related experience with collections and other miscellaneous office tasks required.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

  • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.

  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer