Accounting Clerk - Cape Town, South Africa - Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd

Description

Our Client seeks an Accounting Clerk to join their company in Durbanville

Accounting Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients


Job Specifications
Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
Creates invoices according to company practices
Submits invoices to customers
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions
Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections Identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files
Contacts delinquent account holders to request payment
Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested
Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff
Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger
Assists the accounting manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees
Performs other related duties as assigned


Minimum Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copiers
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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