AR Accountant

Job Summary

The key role of an employee who works as an Accounts Receivable is to ensure that the company receives payments for services, records these transactions accordingly. AR Accountant also includes securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable;
• Creates invoices according to company practices and 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 account holders to request payment;
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested;
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff;
• Generates monthly billing statements based on the general ledger;
• Performs account reconciliations each month;
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed;
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees;
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of Accountancy;
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant;
• Must have at least one (1) year of working experience in general accounting