Accounts Receivable Clerk

The **Accounts Receivable Clerk** position is responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable processes, which include generating and sending invoices, tracking payments, following up on overdue accounts, and handling any related administrative tasks.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Generating and sending invoices to customers or clients for products or services rendered. Uploading breakdowns of billing on clients one drive.
- Checking invoicing is matching the warehouse management software.
- Generating quotes for customers or clients for products and possible services required.
- Monitoring and maintaining accounts receivable balances, tracking outstanding invoices, and following up on overdue payments.
- Contacting customers to follow up on overdue accounts, sending payment reminders, and negotiating payment arrangements to resolve outstanding balances.
- Generating periodic reports summarizing accounts receivable status, aging of receivables, and collection efforts.
- Interacting with customers to address billing inquiries, payment disputes, and providing account statements or documentation as needed.
- Processing Sawis 6's, Sawis 5's and DA 260 and submitting to the Sawis as required as per requirements.
- Welcoming New Clients and making sure they have completed all necessary documentation.
- Follow process for all clients existing as per process.
- Assisting with additional administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and providing general support to the finance or accounting department.

**Essential skills**:

- Being meticulous and accurate when processing invoices, recording payments, and reconciling accounts to avoid errors or discrepancies.
- Managing multiple customer accounts, invoices, and payments requires strong organizational skills to stay on top of tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effectively communicating with customers to discuss payment matters, address inquiries, and negotiate payment arrangements requires clear and professional communication skills..
- Understanding basic accounting principles, financial transactions, and familiarity with accounts receivable processes.
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies or issues related to payments, invoices, or accounts receivable requires analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Prioritizing tasks, managing workload efficiently, and meeting deadlines are crucial for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
- Comfort with numbers, basic mathematical proficiency, and the ability to perform calculations accurately are essential skills for handling financial transactions.
- Having good customer service skills to build positive relationships with customers, handle inquiries or disputes professionally, and maintain a customer-focused approach.
- Being able to work collaboratively with other team members, such as sales, customer service, or the finance department, to ensure smooth operations and effective resolution of customer issues.

**Salary**: R10,000.00 - R13,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Bookkeeper: 2 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/06/02
Expected Start Date: 2023/06/01