Accounts Receivable Clerk

ABOUT ODELL BREWING

Since 1989, the culture of collaboration has thrived, fostering a company with a purpose for building community through beer. It is this purpose that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted and innovative brews and beverages. Odell Brewing is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers while making positive contributions to their co-workers and community through its outreach and charitable giving programs. In 2015, Odell sold the majority of the company to its co-workers (now co-owners) in a combined management buyout and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our collective leadership and independence empower us to build a culture of ownership and inclusion where we contribute, educate, and innovate, while keeping Colorado at our core. Always Better.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for supporting the company’s cash flow and financial operations through the accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, collections, and cash applications. This position plays a critical role in maintaining positive customer relationships while ensuring outstanding balances are monitored and collected in accordance with company policies. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and distribute customer invoices with a high level of accuracy.

• Process and apply daily receipts of cash, check, and ACH payments to the appropriate wholesale and distributor customers, ensuring funds are received and deposited correctly.

• Reconcile A/R activity, confirming payments, credits, and customer balances are reflected properly.

• Work with sales and accounting staff to resolve invoicing concerns and improve the overall billing process.

• Research and solve payment discrepancies.

• Assist with taproom change orders.

• Process internal invoices for allotment beer & wine, as well as sales rep pickups.

• Reconcile and record taproom cash, tips and credit card receipts from the point of sale system.

• Process credit card payments and credits.

• Prepares weekly manual deposits.

• Prepares monthly A/R aging report for management review.

• Contact new vendors to confirm and validate banking details for payment setup.

• Assist in determining accruals needed on a monthly basis.

• Provide coverage for certain A/P functions to facilitate time off, such as printing checks and entering A/P ACH batches as needed.

• Participate as a member of the inventory team and reconcile inventory to the general ledger.

• Process and reconcile employee credit cards.

• Cross-train within the accounting department to provide backup and vacation support.

• Provide additional support for month-end and year-end close as needed. 

• Creates and cultivates an inclusive environment for all co-workers and community.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Willingness to learn 

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and also autonomously when needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all team members 

• Experience with SAP a plus, but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Occasional standing, walking, or moving between workspaces 

• Frequent and prolonged use of a computer, including: 

  • Keyboarding 

  • Mouse or stylus use 

• Regular and repetitive motion of hands and arms; reach with hands and arms 

• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb or crouch

• This position works onsite at the Odell Brewery in Fort Collins

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION 

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Odell’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

The starting pay is $24/hour, with potential for a higher rate based on experience and qualifications.

Odell Brewing offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Company provided Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Weekly beer and wine allotment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer – Odell Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.