Accounts Receivable Clerk

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk's key responsibility is to ensure proper invoicing and collection activities are completed while adhering to all corporate policies and procedures.  The Accounts Receivable Clerk is an individual contributor and works within established process and guidelines under the general direction of the Supervisor Accounts Receivable. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Process customer invoices  

• Maintain customer contact information 

• Ensure invoices are transmitted to customers electronically, via entry into customer portals or through the mailing of invoices. 

• Record daily cash receipts  

• Apply payments to customer accounts 

• Identify and communicate payment shortfalls for follow up. 

• Clear approved deductions 

• Track all unauthorized deductions for follow up. 

• Maintain Customer Portal access. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience & Education Required: 

• High School Diploma/ GED and a minimum of two years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Prefer SAP (Systems Applications & Products (ERP System) Experience/Knowledge 

• Intermediate skill with computer systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications 

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required. 

• Ability to communicate effectively 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Aptitude for problem solving 

Confidentiality 

• Position has access to highly confidential financial data. 

Work Environment 

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will work in an office setting and the incumbent is required to have the ability to operate standard office equipment (Computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, phone). 

Pay:

 $18.00-$23.00 per hour*

*The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications.  The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.