Accounting Clerk

Mueller Brass•Port Huron, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Cash App Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing various accounting functions related to Cash App transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Your expertise will support our financial operations by handling data entry, account reconciliations, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in accounting software, financial concepts, and data analysis will make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles including GAAP, SOX compliance, and governmental accounting standards.
Proficiency in financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, UltiPro, and Kronos.
Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy; familiarity with 10-key typing and double-entry bookkeeping methods.
Advanced Excel skills including spreadsheet management and Excel data analysis for financial reporting.
Knowledge of technical accounting concepts such as journal entries, account reconciliation, debits & credits, and general ledger management.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating strong numeracy and math skills.
Effective communication skills for customer service interactions related to accounts receivable management or billing inquiries.
A strong foundation in bookkeeping and account analysis is essential.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in public accounting or non-profit accounting is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Receive payments from financial institutions in various forms, including electronic lockbox, wires, and ACH reports.
Review remittance for payments.
Communicate with customers about any discrepancies contained in the remittance.
Post payments received in a timely manner, ensuring accurate handling of customer discounts and terms.
Perform offsets for A/P and credit department to maintain accuracy of account balances.
Review Collections/AR ageing reports.
Look for unapplied cash and adjust reports accordingly.
Contact customers via phone calls and email about account status, requesting payment(s) to clear outstanding balances.
Update credit notes in credit application.
Provide Credit Manager with any requested customer account reports or account analysis.
Back-up coverage for Credit Manager including: Release orders on credit hold for shipment if the account is in reasonable shape but on credit hold Forward requests to plant managers for credit hold release requests that do not meet the above criteria.
Monthly reconciliation of IMD cash and send proper reports to corporate.
Internal offsets between divisions.
Update Mueller IMG reports and submit to management