Accounts Receivables Clerk

Accounts Receivables Clerk

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivables Clerk is responsible for managing incoming payments and maintaining accurate records of all receivable transactions.  The Accounts Receivables Clerk also ensures that all financial transactions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection of outstanding balances on individual, doctor, and staff accounts.

Maintain and update payment records for individual, doctor, and staff debt accounts, including preparation of month-end reports.

Implement debt collection procedures for delinquent accounts, including telephone follow-ups, issuance of warning letters, and referral to Credit Chex Ltd. when necessary.

Facilitate the completion of guarantor forms and negotiate repayment terms with debtors.

Submission of claims to concierge for services.

Process and monitor bad debts for individual accounts in accordance with internal policies.

Maintain an organized filing system—both manual and electronic—for individual, doctor, and staff accounts, including data entry and regular updates of outstanding balances.

Retrieve and process files related to cheque remittances from companies and apply receipts to the relevant accounts.

Assist with the preparation of monthly Accounts Receivable reports.

Address and resolve queries related to claims and other accounts receivable matte

Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate quality, health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.

Perform any other related duties as required by the job function.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Minimum Education and Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) CSEC/CXC passes including Mathematics and English.

CAPE Accounts

CAT / FIA Certification

Pursuing Level 1 ACCA is an asset.

Experience

At least two (2) years professional experience in Accounts Receivables or similar role is preferred.

Experience in using MS Office Suite.

Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience

Competencies

Must be able to analyse and synthesize information to understand issues to make recommendations.

Strong analytical, forecasting skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment in dealing with internal and external stakeholders

Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems

Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas clearly using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills.

Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure without becoming flustered.

Ability to organise work so that tasks each to complete work on time, prioritize your projects and communicate your progress to supervisors and colleagues.

Ability to always live the Vision and Values by demonstrating an understanding of hospital’s vision and values, using them as a point of reference where appropriate. Keeps the vision and values at the forefront of decision-making and personal action.