Accounts Receivable Clerk job description

Marcus Hotels and Resorts is looking for an Area Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist with the Milwaukee Area Hotels. This candidate will provide correct and timely invoices to customers, ensuring associated records and databases support credit policies, internal control procedures and documentation requirements. Maintain accounts receivable reports and spreadsheets as well as month-end activities and special projects as assigned. Monitor and provide timely daily reporting of revenues and settlements ensuring accuracy within various hotel and restaurant systems.

Provide timely and quality service and support to customers and management as it pertains to extension of credit, charges of services, collections of payments, and dispute resolution while adhering to company's contract, credit and collection procedures

Liaison with operating departments to ensure group billing within PMS is pre-set and communicated as dictated by sales contract and resume with client

Responsible for accurate and timely billing to customers; to include but not limited to group, corporate, intercompany, rentals and attrition; maintain neat and organized group billing files

Responsible for collection and payment postings of receivables, both current and delinquent; achieving desired ratios as presented by property / corporate guidelines

Research and respond to credit card inquiries and chargebacks within timeframe established by credit card companies
Prepare group commission payment request upon final settlement of group billing Daily balancing of credit card batches, sales tax collected, allowances, manager charges / guest comp charges, miscellaneous hotel postings, various hotel revenue postings / guest charges and miscellaneous items to ensure timely and accurate presentation of 'Daily Revenue Reporting' Liaison with front office / night audit departments to ensure daily postings, balancing and reporting per defined corporate deadlines are met timely and accurately Monthly close duties to include but not limited to production of all needed accounts receivable related postings, journal entry preparation, reporting and research as needed by accounting management and / or department heads
Identify system conflicts and directly resolve these conflicts with approval of system change documentation approved by accounting management Identify and present process and system improvements to accounting management Completing various reports as required by accounting management depending on the needs of hotel operations Other duties as assigned



POSITION REQUIREMENTS:


High school diploma required; college degree / courses preferred 3+ years of customer service and / or audit or other related experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, (V-Lookups & Pivot Tables experience preferred), uses technology to enhance job performance Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness; meeting strict deadlines with minimal supervision Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Personally exhibits a strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the internal and external customer base Regular travel between downtown Milwaukee locations Willingness to assist in other accounting functions as assigned Must meet grooming standards

Marcus Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

This position is responsible for Accounts Receivable.We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to assist in our accounting department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal-oriented accounting department Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests. Resolve discrepancies and short pays.Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts. Research and respond in a prompt manner to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts Preparation of monthly reports and provides analysis of AR balance. Focus on timely collections while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations. Analyze paying practices, recommend actions and provide regular updates to manager. Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account Monitors credit hold and customers line of credit Responsible for AR month end close Daily customer credit card processing Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.


Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills and proficient with MS office High degree of comfort with technology and multiple applications Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts. Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of basic accounting math and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Results driven, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Prior experience with ERP system such as SAP, Infor, Oracle etc.


What CRH Offers You


Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion



About CRH


CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/DisabilityIf you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date Posted:Oct 7, 2022


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Summary of Position

We are seeking an Accounts Receivables Clerk to join our team within the Billing business unit. The billing department is looking for an entry level assistant to mange incoming payments, properly track them into the system and maintain accurate bookkeeping records. They will need to be local to Bethesda as they will be required to periodically go into the office. This position will also cross train in the creation of invoices to help the invoicing department when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, updating information as needed
• Manually enter payment data into multiple systems as needed
• Learn the invoicing procedures in order to help with invoicing requests
• Must be able to occasionally go into the Bethesda office

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2 years accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel
• QuickBooks knowledge

Reporting Relationships

• This position will report to the Billing Manager

Work Environment

• This position will be a hybrid position remote with occasional office visits

Equal Opportunity Employer :

SANS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact SANS Human Resources.