Accounts Receivable Clerk

About us:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location: El Monte, CA

Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM

Essential Job Functions

Accounts Payable duties (50%):

• Process manual and wire payments
• Review invoices and update the Company database
• Monitor and verify payment with vendors in a timely manner
• Review AP balance and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Create and maintain vendor files and 1099s on the Company database
• Generate and upload daily banking reports

Accounts Receivable Duties (50%):

• Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions
• Work with the banks and sales teams to ensure collection of upcoming payments and resolve overdue payments
• Liaise with banks to verify electronic cash transfers and credit card payments
• Review AR balance and assist in reconciliating discrepancies
• Create credit memos for overpayments and underpayments
• Work with collection agencies to clear delinquent payments

Other Duties

• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods of time
• Ability to type and use the computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Working Conditions
• Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
• Location: Indoors

Other Requirements

• Basic level English – read/write/speak/listen
• Basic level Japanese preferred – read/write/speak/listen
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, currency, etc.
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions
• Knowledge of general financial accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to general accepted accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 or AS400 system experience preferred

Disclaimers

This position description incorporates the general duties, responsibilities and requirements of the above position but is not intended to be exhaustive.  The Company may, in its sole discretion, make changes in the job description above to conform to evolving Company needs and operations and thereby add to or modify such duties, responsibilities and requirements in such manner as may be reasonably related to the position as described, by direction of the department manager or other management as needed and subject to reasonable accommodation.  No change in the terms and conditions of employment is intended by any of the foregoing nor is any part of this document is intended to supersede the collective bargaining agreement or otherwise constitute and express or implied contract of employment with any individual.  Requirements are subject to accommodation under the ADA, FEHA and all other applicable federal and state laws.  Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.