Company Overview:
** __**At WashU Carwash, our mission is to be our community's preferred car wash brand by obsessively pursuing excellence in all things. We take pride in maintaining high standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our core values guide our approach to business and customer service: a strive-not-arrived attitude, the belief that good enough is not good enough, the importance of healthy communication rooted in respect, reliance on data-driven decision-making, and embracing a lean mindset.
About the Role:
** __**We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to own the transactional responsibilities of our Finance team at WashU. Reporting into the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will complete the reoccurring weekly and monthly Accounting tasks, such as processing invoices, monthly closing, reporting, payments, and more. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional that wants to make an impact at a growing company!
This position is listed as an Accounting Clerk and has a direct growth path to become an Accounts Receivable Specialist, including immediately if the right experience and abilities are demonstrated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Owns the daily preparation and sending of invoices, as well as ongoing payment reconciliation.
- Negotiates payment arrangements with vendors, partners, and customers. Resolves any potential payment discrepancies with these parties.
- Contacts clients for payment resolution.
- Performs assigned monthly close responsibilities.
- Performs assigned monthly account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Produces reports as required by management.
- Identifies and supports with continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team and across the company.
- Any other related duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience in Accounts Receivable and General Accounting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Detailed understanding of the accounts receivable process, including billing, cash applications, and collections
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects and tasks
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Self-starter who is intellectually curious and not afraid to seek out projects
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character