Accounts Receiveable Clerk

Modern Nissan of Hickory•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk records payments to customer accounts and maintains accounts receivable records. The role takes appropriate collection action on accounts more than 30 days old and reconciles and deposits monies received by the dealership. It also supports vehicle and parts transactions, maintains accurate account and delivery records, responds to customer inquiries, and provides administrative coverage and project support as directed.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and experience alternatives range from no prior experience or training to a bachelor's degree or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combinations.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret bar graphs; calculate common business and measurement figures; and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to follow detailed written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving concrete variables in standardized or less standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Reconcile and deposit service and parts receipts, including charge cards, daily.
Receipt monies from vehicle sales, check for money due, and prepare drafts for dealer signature.
Enter finalized cash receipts and update the accounts receivable ledger by customer.
File cash receipt records, check stubs, and bank receipts.
Prepare cash deposits and complete the daily cash control sheet.
Reconcile statements and follow up on collections as necessary.
Prepare monthly accounts receivable statements.
Perform background checks on credit applications and approve current charges.
Process daily credit card deposits.
Research and process chargebacks, returns, and bad checks.
Pull original vehicle invoices for payoff by the office manager and pass trade payoffs to the office manager.
Answer accounts receivable phone calls and follow up on inquiries.
Update customer account information.
Maintain a monthly holdback list for the office manager.
Input new vehicles into the computer system as directed by the office manager.
Report sold units through the factory reporting system and maintain accurate delivery records.
Post fuel credits daily and reconcile the fuel schedule.
Cross-train others for the position as directed by management.
Fill in for other administrative positions as needed and directed by management.
Assist with related special projects as required.
Maintain a professional appearance and a neat work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.