A/R Clerk

Under direct supervision, receives funds from customers and records monetary transactions. Counts money to verify amounts.  Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Duties:

Record payments received into the lockbox.
Deposit payments received by sending checks to the lockbox.
Record batches and apply to invoices.
Research and resolve over and short payments.
Contact vendors to resolve problems relating to payments.
Research and resolve unapplied cash; monitor unapplied cash and take measures to minimize.
Ensure cash transactions are properly recorded and make any adjustments, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Fiduciary Responsibility: No
Supervisory Responsibility: No 

Competencies:
Teamwork: Actively participates as a team member toward the completion of goals, taking actions that build productive team relationships and result in high quality team output; works and cooperates
effectively with others to attain team objectives.
Integrity and Trust: Seen as trustworthy and truthful by others; treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; expects the organization and its members to be fair and honest in all business dealings.
Results Orientation: Focusing on improving business performance by understanding the financial implications of decisions and taking action to improve work processes.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to understand and meet the needs of customers; both internal and external, patient, polite and helpful when trying to obtain information from customers.
Dependable and Reliable: Is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations. Follows through on commitments and consistently meets timelines and deadlines. Ensures work is completed accurately and on time.
Follows Policies and Procedures:  Able to conform to established policies and procedures; follows rules, regulations or guidelines; does not deviate from rules; able to apply new rules and policies to specific problems. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
Job Knowledge: Has the knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Consistently expands job knowledge and keeps abreast of new developments in the industry.
Productivity: Can be counted on to meet or exceed goals successfully. Uses time efficiently. Drives self and others for results and is very bottom line oriented.