Accounts Receivable Clerk

Hamilton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

Reports to: Clubs Accounting & AR Supervisor

Term: Current - April 30

Hours: Approx 12-14 hours per week

Please note this posting closes on Sunday November 9 at 11:59pm (EDT).

As per MSU employment policies - Only MSU members in good standing shall be eligible for part-time employment with McMaster Student Union. This includes but is not limited to- All undergraduate students at McMaster University enrolled in 18 units or more during an academic session.. To find more information and exceptions please see ourPart-Time Staff policyor our Bylaw 2 - MSU Membership.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for reducing the older outstanding Accounts Receivables. Primarily identifying and reaching out to customers with overdue accounts obtain payment and maintaining accurate records.

Accounts Receivables Function

Scanning invoices on account and creating spreadsheets to keep track and monitor them

Enter invoices into Mosaic to receive payments

Send out Statement reminders to obtain payments from external vendors

Update and reconcile accounts receivable ledgers in Business Central

Customer Service & Administrative Function

Answer any questions and direct them to the appropriate person if

Provide account information as requested

Filing as

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail is required to ensure accurate data entry and filing
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals (customers and staff)

Strong organizational skills are as multiple tasks and activities will be required to be completed simultaneously

Good working knowledge of accounting procedures

Conflict mediation skills are an asset as accounting clerks will occasionally encounter upset customers

Communication skills to ensure seamless transition of tasks between multiple clerks

Effort & Responsibility

Responsible for prompt and courteous customer service

Responsible for maintaining
accurate recording of payments received

Responsibility to follow all established MSU accounting policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a shared office space during typical business hours

Frequent interruptions

Hours are spent completing data entry and staring at a computer monitor which may cause strain if not monitored

Occasional lifting of boxes to move files at year-end

Training & Experience

Experience in a customer service environment is an asset

Clerical/Administrative experience an asset

Great Plains Accounting Software (training provided

Business Central Accounting Software (training provided)

Materials & Equipment

Computer

Telephone

Photocopier

Debit Machine

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons with disabilities First Nations Métis and Inuit persons members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Human Resources Director by email at Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Reports to: Clubs Accounting & AR SupervisorTerm: Current - April 30 Hours: Approx 12-14 hours per weekPlease note this posting closes on Sunday November 9 at 11:59pm (EDT).As per MSU employment policies - Only MSU members in good standing shall be eligible for part-time employment with McMaster St...