Accounts Receivable Clerk

Position: Accounts Receivable Clerk Reports to: AP/AR Manager Status: Full\-Time, Non\-Exempt Overview: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is a full\-time, entry level position available Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is based out of our corporate distribution center near Uniontown, Pa. This is a remote position. Responsibilities: * Contact customer by phone/email to finalize collection of outstanding debts * Maintain professional and friendly relationships with customers while still collecting payments on time and in full * Establish new accounts and credit terms with customers by running credit references and credit applications * Respond to daily account queries and inbound calls and settle customer disputes * Monitor outstanding balance against set credit limit and escalate when the limit is exceeded * Prevent and resolve collections issues by establishing credit terms and limits * Maintaining accurate records and notes * Communicate with order entry and logistics staff with regards to past due clients and account holds * Reconcile customer accounts to ensure that customer’s payments are applied correctly to invoices to avoid/correct discrepancies * Able to handle difficult interactions via phone. * Additional responsibilities as assigned by AR/AP Manager Minimum Qualifications: * 1\-year accounting experience in A/R. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. * Shares vision of company goals and mission Job Requirements: * Must pass pre\-employment drug test, random drug screens and follow all company policies and procedures. * Must pass background check