Accounts Receivable Officer - Banking and Client Account Reconciliation

Benefits
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Employee discount
Employee assistance program
Employee rewards program
 
Full job description
As part of the Freightways Ltd group of companies, SHRED-X is a fast paced and rapidly growing company providing complete Documentation, Electronic Products and Specialist Fabric Destruction and Recycling Solutions for all types of businesses. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and the development of innovative and sustainable practices, our staff are qualified and trained in compliant and safe processing procedures.

We are seeking an experience Accounts Receivable Office – Banking and Client Account Reconciliation to be based at our head office at Yatala. The ideal candidate will proactively reconcile bank statements daily, recording and allocating customer payments accurately in our accounting software systems. You will be experienced and knowledgeable in bank account reconciliation and payment allocations with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to accurate reporting of client account balances.

Role & Responsibilities:

Daily bank reconciliation and allocation of customer payments accurately.
Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted to the correct customer ledger.
Prepare and send out invoices and statements to customers.
Take payments from customer over the phone via credit card.
Process and deposit cheques into the bank account.
Contacting clients about overdue accounts for the timely collection of aged debtors.
Maintain and control account email inboxes, resolving customer enquiries or passing to departments for action.
Work closely with sales, customer service, and other internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards, along with maintaining proper documentation.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.


We are looking for:

5+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable or related finance roles, particularly bank reconciliations and customer payment allocations.
Strong experience and knowledge of accounting ERP software programs and integrations between external applications. Such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft AX, Sage, NetSuite or similar
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent understanding of accounts receivable processes, billing and collections for a customer database of over 15,000 customers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication abilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
What is in it for You?

We are a growing, successful business
Great benefits including employee shopping discounts
Employee reward and recognition program
Company uniform
Employee Assistance Program