Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Port of Spain

Salary: TT$6,000.00 neg

Employment type: contract  Three (3) months

Industry: Hospitality

Responsibilities/Position Purpose:

An Accounts Receivable will fully support the Credit Team within the Finance department by following charges and credit procedures and balancing accounts frequently

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-----Invoicing

-----Assist the Credit Team to ensure the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various accounts

-----Follow up on all overdue accounts

-----Support in the management of all account queries and disputes

-----Balance accounts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

-----Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Perform any duties and responsibilities asked of by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance based upon departmental needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, Constant, For lifting enter estimated lbs. at 10, 25, 50, 50+

                                  Physical Activity                             Frequency

                                  Sitting                                               Constant

                                  Walking, climbing stairs                 Frequent

                                  Crouching/Bending/Stooping        Frequent

                                  Reaching                                          Occasional

                                  Grasping                                           Frequent

                                  Pushing/Pulling                               Occasional

                                  Near Vision                                       Constant

                                  Far Vision                                         Frequent

                                  Hearing                                             Frequent

                                  Talking                                              Frequent

                                  Smell                                                 Rare

                                   Lifting/Carrying(# lbs.)                   Occasional up to 20 lbs.

                                  Travel                                                Rare

OTHER DUTIES

Assimilate into The Company Family Blue Energy culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of Blue Energy. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by The company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:

• None

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Positions directly reporting to this position (titles):

• None

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Basic understanding of complex computerized financial systems and ability to use it including manual dexterity to operate all office machines.
• Office machines: operate calculator/10-key by touch, copier, fax, telephone.
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and team member concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Maintain an open line of communication between guests, team members and management.
• Ability to handle several tasks at one time and meet multiple priorities of business demands.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after employee begins work.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

Relevant degree, in Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience within a Credit Control department.

GROOMING

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).