Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

West Valley Recycling, a Waste Connections company is looking for an Accounting Clerk to join the team in San Jose, CA!

We are looking for an individual who enjoys Accounts Receivable and Collections. This person will be responsible for reaching out to our delinquent accounts via phone and email, taking customer payments, setting up payment arrangements, and working to resolve problems that arise concerning service or billing.

The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. The pay range for this position will be $42.00 - 44.48 / hour, depending on experience.

We also offer great family benefits, 401k with a company match, paid vacation time, etc.

Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

Key Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks :

• Accounts receivable / payment collection calls
• Review, approve and process payment batches daily.
• Create payment batches and accurately apply payments to customer accounts.
• Run audit reports prior to monthly billing and make necessary account corrections.
• Prepare all billing reports and maintain all billing records.
• Maintain and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to required reporting agencies.
• Work in partnership with corporate billing team, controllers, collection manager and office Leads on a regular basis.
• Create and process manual statements and invoices as needed.
• Review customer accounts for misapplied payments, verify accuracy and legitimacy.
• Communicate with internal and external customers with billing issues.
• Document customer correspondence on accounts within the billing system.
• Prepare impromptu analysis of billing data as required by Senior Management.
• Liaise with Government, City and County officials and provide billing data as required.
• Maintain and update billing system with all pricing and service codes.
• Stays informed of any changes or updates with contract pricing and regulations.
• Learn and utilize all billing tools available.
• Strong understanding of UTC regulations
• Create custom billing reports for special contracts and broker accounts
• Conduct complex customer account audits
• Other duties as assigned to assist the accounting department

Requirements :

We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.