Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for recording payments to customer’s accounts and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records by performing the following essential functions - 

Essential Functions (must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Prepares daily cash deposits, completes cash control sheets, and posts payments to customer accounts.
• Ensure Company’s term of sales remain in compliance with NYS Liquor Authority.
• Daily contact with many salesmen and drivers regarding payments, delinquent accounts, etc.
• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment and disputes on balances owed.
• Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.
• Processes invoice adjustments as needed.
• Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.
• Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
• Responsible for follow up on major accounts.
• Prepares bi-monthly statements for mailing.
• Assists Credit Manager with calling accounts prior to defaulting, as needed.
• Relieves receptionist desk as needed.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or relevant experience.
• One to two years of administrative experience, preferably in an accounting or bookkeeping function.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Computer literacy including: e-mail, internet, database inquiry and updating, spreadsheet software.
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to write customer correspondence.
• Experience in setting up and organizing file systems and using office equipment.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer!