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The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing financial transactions related to both accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring the organization's financial records are up-to-date and accurate.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable:
• Receive and review invoices from vendors.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized records of all accounts payable transactions.
2. Accounts Receivable:
• Generate and send invoices to customers.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments through phone calls, emails, or other communication methods.
• Post and apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts in the accounting system.
• Prepare and send account statements to customers on a regular basis.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records and resolve any discrepancies.
3. General Accounting Support:
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Support the finance team in generating financial reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documents.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college-level accounting coursework or a related degree is a plus.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to financial transactions.

About Barrie School

Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (12 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves. Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s. Our mission is to empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop... creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

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