Accounts Receivable Clerk

<Overview>
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Receivable Clerk and become a vital contributor to our company's financial health! In this role, you will be responsible for managing incoming payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of receivables. Your energetic approach will help streamline our revenue cycle management and support our commitment to excellent customer service. We value proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining precise financial records. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting software and financial concepts within a collaborative environment.

<Responsibilities>

• Process and record incoming payments using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of receivables and identify discrepancies promptly.
• Manage accounts receivable aging reports and follow up with clients or customers on overdue balances through effective negotiation and phone etiquette.
• Prepare journal entries related to revenue recognition, debits & credits, and other financial transactions in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Assist with medical billing processes, including CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology as needed for healthcare clients.
• Support the revenue cycle management process by analyzing accounts and ensuring timely collections in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls.
• Collaborate with other departments such as accounts payable, governmental accounting, or non-profit accounting to maintain accurate financial data.
• Utilize data entry skills and double entry bookkeeping techniques to maintain precise records of all transactions.
• Conduct account analysis to identify trends or issues affecting cash flow or revenue recognition.

<Qualifications>

• Proven experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with GAAP standards and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience in accounts receivable management within public accounting, healthcare (medical billing), governmental accounting or non-profit sectors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical collection processes is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with professional phone etiquette for collections calls.
• High proficiency in data entry (10 key typing) and double entry bookkeeping methods.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data accurately while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills paired with effective communication abilities to support cross-department collaboration. Embark on a rewarding career path where your expertise in accounting and passion for accuracy will make a meaningful impact! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth while providing the tools you need to succeed in a fast-paced financial setting.

Work Location: Remote