Accounting Clerk Position Available In Broward, Florida

Accounting Clerk

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY – 3.7

Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Part-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Accounts receivable Management Accounting software Laboratory experience Mid-level Financial concepts Accounting QuickBooks B2B Computer skills 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description One of Florida oldest and longest operating environmental laboratories is looking for a full-time billing and AR assistant for its accounting department in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our company has been in business in Florida since 1974 and has 5 locations in Florida and Georgia. The Accounts Receivable and Invoicing Assistant is responsible for the monthly collection of customer accounts, electronic submission of invoices, invoicing customers, charging credit cards, preparing and submitting statements, bank electronic deposits as well as cash application of receipts. The work schedule is Monday through Friday during the day with occasional weekends. This is an hourly full-time job with benefits after 90 days. The AR and invoicing assistant will be responsible for:

Responsibilities:

• Use of various accounting and billing systems to verify, create, and record customer invoices.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales executives, field service, customer service, and from customers.
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; and coordinating contact with collection agencies.
• Creates client statements and mail them monthly.
• Process and post credit card, and check payments daily.
• Matches invoices with payments (cash, checks, or credit cards) in the accounting system and post the deposits accordingly. This includes contacting the customer to determine what invoices are been paid.
• Constant update of customers’ status, this may include a list of outstanding invoices, invoice due dates and the amount of time the invoice has been outstanding.
• Responsible for generating AR reports for the accounting department and/or supervisors.
• At times, providing other administrative duties for back up other departments may be necessary.
• Overtime work may be required during month end and certain projects.
• Other responsibilities can be assigned as per management’s discretion.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work alone and with a team.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Able to handle simple calculations.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced productive environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional follow-through and follow-up skills.
• Must have the ability to deal with customers in a professional manner.

Experience:

• Associates Degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of business-to-business accounts receivable/collections experience
• Accounting and/or laboratory experience is a plus. Element’s software is a plus.
• 1 year experience with QuickBooks accounting software.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand or sit for up to 8 hours while working.
• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers.

EEO Employer Florida-Spectrum Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo background and drug testing as part of the employment process?

Experience:

accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)

QuickBooks:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Required)

Work Location:

In person