Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Company: Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a crucial role in managing a company’s incoming payments and ensuring accurate financial records.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Payment Processing:
- Receiving Payments: Record payments received via various methods (e.g., cash, electronic transfers).
- Payment Allocation: Apply payments to customer accounts accurately.
- Record Keeping:
- Transaction Recording: Enter financial transactions into accounting software.
- Documentation: Maintain organized records of all invoices, payments, and transactions.
- Reconciliation:
- Ledger Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified during reconciliation.
- Customer Interaction:
- Follow-Up: Contact customers regarding overdue payments and arrange payment plans if necessary.
- Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any billing issues or customer queries.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address discrepancies and billing issues.
- Time Management: Efficiently manage time to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Tools and Software:
- Accounting Software: Familiarity with software like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
- MS Office: Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Work Environment:
- Office Setting: Works in an office environment.
- Team Collaboration: Often collaborates with other departments such as sales, finance, and operations.
Job Type: Full-time
