Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • Full-Time
  • Auburn, WA
  • Oak Harbor Freight Lines
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Accounts Receivable ClerkAuburn, WA, USA Req #354

Monday, January 18, 2021

Ensure Oak Harbor receives payment from our customers according to contracted terms and conditions. Provide both out-bound and in-bound phone support in resolving client payment issues and questions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Initiate outbound follow-up collection calls on outstanding accounts to resolve unpaid balances. Work account portfolio regularly to identify accounts and follow up.
  • Handle all incoming calls and assist Customers with invoice inquiries and resolve issues.
  • Manage the credit, overpayment and refund functions for each assigned account.
  • Update AR systems with pertinent information based on outcome of client contacts.
  • Work in coordination with Oak Harbor Account Managers to identify issues for payment problems and resolve in the most effective manner possible.
  • Research and follow up with customers regarding lost bills or billing questions to ensure that payment is/will be received.
  • Create written correspondence to customers with outstanding balances to provide documentation regarding account status.
  • Provide follow up and reports for AR Manager regarding delinquent account status and follow up planned and required.
  • Other Duties as assigned
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
  • 2+ years collections and/or customer service in a business accounts receivable environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in receiving payments from clients with outstanding balances in a business environment while maintaining positive and productive customer relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of MS office tools and AS 400 preferred.
  • Ability to successfully complete typing test of 50 WPM and 10-key test of 210 KPM.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to interact and resolve problems by telephone.
  • Experience interacting successfully with customers at all levels in an organization (executive/owner, accounting, shipping, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to be tenacious when dealing with customers.
  • HS Diploma. Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(K) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
Oak Harbor Freight is an equal opportunity employer.

Other details

  • Pay Type

    Hourly

  • Hiring Rate

    $18.60

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