Overview
Perform accounts receivable and clerical duties for the Corporate Finance group.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain customer files and folders.
- Prepare accounts receivable invoices.
- Perform on-line invoicing and credit card processing.
- Perform collection calls on past due accounts and send out customer statements.
- Research and resolve customer account disputes and billing discrepancies.
- Respond to external and internal inquiries in a timely manner.
- Process and apply company cash receipts in a timely manner.
- Perform account reconciliations and prepare audit work papers.
- Assist with the month-end close process including general ledger journal entries.
- Prepare, update and distribute reports.
- Perform routine clerical duties as assigned, including preparing reports, filing, typing, copying, faxing and assisting with special projects.
- Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Accounting Department by conducting business with outside contacts, auditors, and other MEPPI departments in a timely and cooperative manner.
- Know MEPPI’s Quality, Safety and Environmental policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Accounting or Business with a minimum 3 years of experience with accounts receivable, collection and credit experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Intermediate interpersonal, communication and writing skills to communicate with employees and customers.
- Intermediate analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-past business environment.
- Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products and MRP/ERP systems
