Junior Accounts Receivable
In accounts receivable, a junior employee typically assists with the following tasks:
Invoicing: Generating and sending invoices to customers.
Payment tracking: Monitoring customer accounts to identify overdue payments.
Customer communication: Contacting customers to remind them of outstanding payments and resolve inquiries.
Payment recording: Updating company records with payments received.
Report preparation: Assisting in the preparation of aging reports and other related reports.
Junior Accounts Payable
In accounts payable, a junior employee usually collaborates on the following activities:
Invoice processing: Receiving, recording, and verifying invoices from suppliers.
Payment preparation: Preparing payments to suppliers by check, electronic transfer, or other methods.
Record keeping: Organizing and filing invoices and other related documents.
Statement reconciliation: Comparing company records with supplier statements.
Supplier communication: Assisting in resolving supplier inquiries related to payments.
Common Skills
For both roles, the following skills are required:
Basic accounting knowledge.
Ability to work with numbers and financial data.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Organizational and time management skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in office software (Excel, Word).