Accounts Receivable Clerk/Cashier - MN

Southern Glazer's•Shakopee, MN

44d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. Posts customer payments by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of payments; evaluating and approving account investigations; resolving special cases; authorizing stop-payments; coordinating daily receiving reporting; following internal accounting controls. Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services as well as ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts Record payments to accounts and maintain accounts receivable records Keep records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risks Prepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheet Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger Work with potential customer and sales department to gather new account paperwork and send the completed file to the accounts receivable supervisor for verification Perform collection procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Process (SOPs) and escalate to supervisor as needed Follow up and review accounts for compliance with State credit law and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Cash application through various payment methods such as checks/cash, electronic funds transfer (EFT), Online Bill Pay, Drivers, non-sufficient funds (NSFs), and notify customer/sales of term changes Address driver phone calls and/or questions through radio (Nextmail) regarding payment and delivery instruction Manage monthly statement distributions and work with sales and other departments to handle disputes on accounts Maintain an Account Portfolio of 1,000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customers Work closely with sales and various departments to keep accurate notes on customer account status for delivery information and account payment status Responsible for a high volume of customer accounts Update and maintain all aspects of their customer account portfolio which includes contact information, notes on account status, courtesy calls, and handling customer requests Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experience
Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and complex formulas
Working knowledge of SAP software financial modules
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoices
Proficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions, algebra, statistics, mathematical modeling, and, to some extent, calculus
Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
Ability to work independently
Basic excel knowledge
Cash/check processing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Posts customer payments by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of payments; evaluating and approving account investigations; resolving special cases; authorizing stop-payments; coordinating daily receiving reporting; following internal accounting controls.
Provide financial, administrative, and clerical services as well as ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations
Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts
Record payments to accounts and maintain accounts receivable records
Keep records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risks
Prepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheet
Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger
Work with potential customer and sales department to gather new account paperwork and send the completed file to the accounts receivable supervisor for verification
Perform collection procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Process (SOPs) and escalate to supervisor as needed
Follow up and review accounts for compliance with State credit law and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Cash application through various payment methods such as checks/cash, electronic funds transfer (EFT), Online Bill Pay, Drivers, non-sufficient funds (NSFs), and notify customer/sales of term changes
Address driver phone calls and/or questions through radio (Nextmail) regarding payment and delivery instruction
Manage monthly statement distributions and work with sales and other departments to handle disputes on accounts
Maintain an Account Portfolio of 1,000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customers
Work closely with sales and various departments to keep accurate notes on customer account status for delivery information and account payment status
Responsible for a high volume of customer accounts
Update and maintain all aspects of their customer account portfolio which includes contact information, notes on account status, courtesy calls, and handling customer requests
Perform other job-related duties as assigned