Billing Clerk

Billing ClerkAs a billing clerk, you must be accurate and reliable in handling accounts and documents. A high degree of organizational ability is essential due to the great amount of financial information. Since you will be using technology to expedite your work, a degree of computer knowledge is required. The goal is to contribute to the accurate preparation of bills receivable and safeguard the company's income.Core Responsibilities:Send invoices and account updates to clientsKeep an accurate record of client accounts and outstanding balancesReceive, sort, and track incoming paymentsValidate debit accounts to ensure the credibility of paymentsIssue receipts for received paymentsAddress and solve client questions and issuesSecurely handle client data and payment informationProvide regular, accurate reports of billing dataManage account balances to discover outstanding debts or other inconsistenciesCollect all information needed to calculate bills receivable (order amounts, discount rates etc.)Check the data input in the accounting system to ensure accuracy of final billIssue invoices and bills and send them to customers through various channels (mail, e-mail etc.)Issue customer account statements periodically or whenever necessaryReceive payments through various methods (cash, online payments etc.) and check for credibilitySend reminders for payments and contact customers when assignedUpdate accounting records with new payments, balances, customer information etc.Answer questions and handle complaints from customers regarding billsReport on activity to upper managementMinimum Qualifications:Proven experience as billing clerk or general accounting experienceAdherence to laws and confidentiality guidelinesProficient in MS Office (especially Excel); Working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Quickbooks) will be appreciatedGood organizational skillsExcellent communication skillsHigh school diploma; further education will be a plus