Senior accounts receivable analyst vs senior accounting clerk

The differences between senior accounts receivable analysts and senior accounting clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a senior accounts receivable analyst and a senior accounting clerk. Additionally, a senior accounts receivable analyst has an average salary of $69,313, which is higher than the $46,531 average annual salary of a senior accounting clerk.

The top three skills for a senior accounts receivable analyst include reconciliations, invoice and A/R. The most important skills for a senior accounting clerk are data entry, general ledger accounts, and reconciliations.

Senior accounts receivable analyst vs senior accounting clerk overview

	Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst	Senior Accounting Clerk
Yearly salary	$69,313	$46,531
Hourly rate	$33.32	$22.37
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	18,904	82,627
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	6	6

Senior accounts receivable analyst vs senior accounting clerk salary

Senior accounts receivable analysts and senior accounting clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst	Senior Accounting Clerk
Average salary	$69,313	$46,531
Salary range	Between $48,000 And $98,000	Between $33,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Encore Capital Group
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between senior accounts receivable analyst and senior accounting clerk education

There are a few differences between a senior accounts receivable analyst and a senior accounting clerk in terms of educational background:

	Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst	Senior Accounting Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Business	Accounting
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Senior accounts receivable analyst vs senior accounting clerk demographics

Here are the differences between senior accounts receivable analysts' and senior accounting clerks' demographics:

	Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst	Senior Accounting Clerk
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 34.0% Female, 66.0%	Male, 18.0% Female, 82.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between senior accounts receivable analyst and senior accounting clerk duties and responsibilities

Senior accounts receivable analyst example responsibilities.

Manage various local and national audit projects to ensure compliance with SOX and other internal policies.
Manage profitable accounts receivable ledgers for existing and new clientele maintaining accuracy of monies enter to appropriate relate account.
Prepare monthly financial statements, complete all account reconciliations and maintain all documentation for audit purposes.
Complete account reconciliations, cash application, and negotiate settlement of dispute balances and age receivables.
Research and post cash applications including wires, ACH, and checks.
Complete customer compliance requests such as certificates of insurance and supporting documentation that customers require for SOX.

Senior accounting clerk example responsibilities.

Manage payroll general ledger accounts including account reconciliations and monthly accruals.
Implement premium accounting statistical reports of all monies collect, including return items and general accounting from bank reconciliations.
Process ACH payments in accordance with company deadlines.
Cross train on many functions within the ACH department.
Monitor and clear holding accounts daily using PeopleSoft; prepare journals as necessary.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes, including accruals.

Senior accounts receivable analyst vs senior accounting clerk skills

Common senior accounts receivable analyst skills

Reconciliations, 10%
Invoice, 8%
A/R, 8%
ACH, 6%
ERP, 5%
SOX, 5%

Common senior accounting clerk skills

Data Entry, 10%
General Ledger Accounts, 9%
Reconciliations, 8%
Senior Accounting, 7%
Purchase Orders, 7%
Credit Card Payments, 5%

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