461 Accounts Receivable Clerk Jobs Nationwide
Accounts receivable clerks enter debit and credit information in balance sheets, income statements and customer accounts. They use accounting software as well as spreadsheets and data bases. Accounts receivable clerks reconcile the accounts receivable from their employer’s customers.
Skill Set: Those interested in working in accounts receivable must be detail oriented in order to produce accurate financial records. When errors do occur, accounting clerks must recognize these errors and know how to correct them. These clerks must have basic math and computer skills.
Education: Entry level accounts receivable clerks may be hired with only a high school education. Most employers prefer applicants with some college education, preferably in accounting.
Career Path: Many accounts receivable clerks receive on the job training from a supervisor or another employee regarding their daily responsibilities. Some of the on the job training may include learning how to use the accounting software. For those who want to be recognized by employers as skilled accounts receivable clerks, they may sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) exam, awarded by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. With experience and education, accounts receivable clerks may be promoted to accountant or auditor.
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