Accounting Clerk/Receptionist - Chattanooga

Empire Distributors•McDonald, TN

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a receptionist. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word Processing software, SAP, and Diver.

Responsibilities

Applies all received payments to accounts and general ledger daily.
Prepares and balances daily bank deposit; maintains daily report of deposits.
Identify returned checks/reversals and forward them to Controller and Sales.
Collects payments for NSF checks, noting files and written communication with customers and the Attorney for the WSWT.
Contacts "nearly due" customers to prevent them from becoming overdue. Collects overdue accounts and notifies Office Manager, Sales Manager, and Sales Representative of any overdue accounts.
Pulls reports daily and reviews delinquent accounts with salesmen.
Responds promptly to customer requests for copies of invoices and/or credits.
Communicates and corresponds with warehouse, sales representatives, and customers to reconcile payment discrepancies and aged AR.
Maintains record of closed accounts, license transfers, temporary license voids, and locks/unlocks accounts.
Runs and maintains 31–60 Day Reports, as required by State.
Acts as Company liaison for the State ABC for Closed Permits, Temp Void, and No Buy accounts, documenting customer accounts and notifying appropriate personnel.
Permit changes – processes inventory move from closed permits to new permits.
Assists with reconciling prior day driver deliveries, documenting missed COD payments and check issues.
Opens and distributes incoming mail.