Wholesale Distribution Company seeks Accounts Receivable Clerk to be responsible for posting customer payments in a timely / accurate manner, researching / reconciling account discrepancies, scanning payments into the bank, keeping accurate notes of all communication related to accounts within the Sapphire system.
The AR Representative will work closely with retailers, sales, warehouse, drivers, customer service, National Call Center and others to collect outstanding balances owed and resolve discrepancies.
Overview
- Posts customer payments by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements;
- obtaining authorization of payments; evaluating and approving account investigations; resolving special cases;
authorizing stop-payments; coordinating daily receiving reporting; following internal accounting controls.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services as well as ensure accuracy and efficiency ofoperations
Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receiptsRecord payments to accounts and maintain accounts receivable recordsCompile necessary information from financial institutions such as banks and credit organizations toprocess / verify applications for credit and solicit payment on overdue accounts
Keep records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risksPrepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheetEnter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledgerWork with potential customer and sales department to gather new account paperwork and send thecompleted file to the accounts receivable supervisor for verification
Perform collection procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Process (SOPs) and escalate tosupervisor as needed
Follow up and review accounts for compliance with State credit law and Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs)
Cash application through various payment methods such as checks / cash, electronic funds transfer(EFT), Online Bill Pay, Drivers, non-sufficient funds (NSFs), and notify customer / sales of term changes
Address driver phone calls and / or questions through radio (Nextmail) regarding payment and deliveryinstruction
Manage monthly statement distributions and work with sales and other departments to handledisputes on accounts
Maintain an Account Portfolio of 1,000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customersWork closely with sales and various departments to keep accurate notes on customer account statusfor delivery information and account payment status Responsible for a high volume of customer
accounts
Perform other job-related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experienceKnowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, andorganizational objectives
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and complexformulas
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of SAP software financial modulesExcellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoicesProficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions, algebra, statistics, mathematicalmodeling, and, to some extent, calculus
Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong workingrelationships
Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and / or software applications related to job functionsExcellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical / problem solving, problem management,presentation development, presentation, and communications skills