Accounts Receivable/Loans Clerk

Job Duties and Tasks

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording Loan payments
• Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Facilitate payment of loans due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients, and employers
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• 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 accountholders to request payment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Manager, general accounting or in a financial lending institute.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting  principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Very Punctual
• Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work well, alone, and with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.

Starting Gross Salary $3,500-4,500.00