Accounts Receivable Assistant

Lyle Machinery Co•Richland, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyle Machinery Co. (“LMC”), headquartered in Richland, Mississippi, is a family-owned and operated heavy equipment dealer with over 60 years of experience providing quality products, service, and parts support throughout MS, AL, LA, FL, and TX. The Accounts Receivable Assistant supports the Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager and accounting team by processing customer payments, preparing deposits, assisting with invoice and statement processing, maintaining accurate A/R records, supporting reconciliations, and handling routine administrative tasks. This position requires accuracy, dependability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage repetitive, detail-oriented work in a deadline-driven environment. This position primarily works in an office environment. The employee is regularly required to sit, use a computer, communicate by phone and email, handle paperwork, scan and file documents, and occasionally lift or move office materials.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
General accounting and/or accounts receivable experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with strong attention to detail, computer skills, and a dependable work ethic.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable with repetitive, task-based workload
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and manage simultaneous projects
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and enhance the team environment
Strong phone, verbal, written, and editing skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and process daily deposits
Post wire payments and other customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
Assist with bookkeeping, journal entries, and various accounts receivable support functions
Review, scan, process, and mail customer invoices and statements
Monitor cash accounts receivable activity and assist with A/R branch reports
Assist in monthly reconciliations of general ledger and customer accounts
Communicate with branches, sales team members, accounting staff, and customers regarding A/R and credit-related matters
Provide filing, clerical, and administrative support for the accounting team
Pick up, open, sort, and distribute mail daily
Maintain organized records and support timely month-end accounting processes
Provide accounts payable and general accounting administrative assistance as needed
Perform other accounts receivable or accounting functions as assigned