Accounts Payable Clerk

Mutual Trading Company•El Monte, CA

31d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
Associate’s Degree or above required.
2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Microsoft NAV system experience preferred
Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, currency, etc.
Problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions

Nice To Haves

Basic level Japanese preferred – read/write/speak/listen
Microsoft NAV system experience preferred

Responsibilities

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
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 reconciling discrepancies
Create credit memos for overpayments and underpayments
Work with collection agencies to clear delinquent payments
Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Performs other duties as assigned