Billing Clerk
Vandalia, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Billing Clerk to join our Finance and Accounting team at Meyer Plastics Inc. As a Billing Clerk you will play a crucial role in generating accurate invoices managing billing records processing customer payments and supporting the overall accounts receivable function. This position requires a high level of accuracy the ability to meet deadlines and a strong understanding of financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and issue accurate customer invoices based on sales orders purchase orders shipping confirmations and contractual agreements.
- Review and verify billing data including pricing quantities part numbers and customer account information prior to invoice submission.
- Process and reconcile customer payments including checks ACH transfers wire payments and credit card transactions.
- Maintain and update billing records customer accounts and payment histories in the accounting and ERP system.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies disputes and short payments in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate with the sales shipping and production departments to confirm order fulfillment and delivery details prior to billing.
- Prepare and send monthly customer statements and aging reports to support collections efforts.
- Assist with month-end closing activities including reconciliation of accounts receivable balances.
- Track and follow up on outstanding invoices and past-due accounts in coordination with the collections team.
- Maintain organized filing systems for all billing documents customer correspondence and payment records.
- Ensure compliance with company billing policies pricing agreements and applicable tax requirements.
- Assist with audits by providing documentation and supporting schedules as needed.
- Support the Finance team with additional accounting and clerical tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1 years of billing accounts receivable or accounting clerk experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software such as SAP QuickBooks Oracle NetSuite or similar platforms.
- Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal departments.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles (debits credits accounts receivable) is required.
Required Skills:
Verbal Communication