Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a contract opportunity with our client in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Overview
The role involves reconciling customer payments, identifying and resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting various accounts receivable functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls accepting customer payments and other related inquiries
- Review and understand customers' accounts and transaction history before applying payments, as well as before creating credits or debits
- Support finance department with data entry, journal entries, and month-end account reconciliations
- Inform management timely of any re-occurring errors or issues, and recommend possible solutions to resolve the issues
- Collaborate with team members regarding the cash application processes to improve overall effectiveness
- Provide business partners with written and verbal communications regarding requirements for correct customer payment application
- Perform other accounts receivable duties as assigned
- Work closely with internal business partners to ensure customer satisfaction and proper fund application
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college and/or specialized training preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in accounts receivable
- Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred
- Demonstrated ability for speed, task accuracy, and problem solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to plan, set priorities, and follow up on tasks
- Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written, and customer service skills)
- Ability to work effectively on teams and build professional relationships
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.