Job Description

Position: AR/AP Specialist

Number of hours: 10-20 hours/week
Job Duration: Project-based

Tasks required:

• Process, verify, and post receipts for goods sold or services rendered

• Research and resolve account discrepancies

• Process and record transactions

• Maintain records regarding payments and account statuses

• Obtain information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date

• Work with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms

• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

• Communicate with relevant suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries

• Ensure that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures

• Prepare monthly statement reconciliations

• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions

• Secure financial information by completing database backups

• Other ad hoc tasks to be assigned

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable/Payable Specialist or a relevant role is required

• Working knowledge with Office applications and relevant accounting software is required

• Excellent knowledge of general accounting procedures

• Strong math, typing, and computer skills

• Excellent research, problem-solving, and time management skills

• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others and relay information clearly

• Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently hit daily and monthly targets with limited supervision