Accounts Receivable Clerk

Doggett Auto•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining accounts payable records, reconciling statements, issuing payment to vendors, and monitoring AP actions. Accounts receivable records payments to customer accounts and maintains accounts receivable records. The AR Clerk is responsible for depositing and reconciling payments received by the dealership and for taking appropriate collection action on customer accounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
Must be able to operate standard office equipment
Operate a 10-key calculator
Accounting experience in an auto dealership is preferred
Typical Physical Activity Physical Demands consist of sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, standing, walking, typing, talking, hearing and traveling.
Travel Requirements None
The Accounts Receivable Clerk must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nice To Haves

DMS knowledge (CDK/ADP) preferred

Responsibilities

Reconcile statements and ledgers making sure that payments are consistent with dealership schedules
Bill new and used vehicle deals and posts into accounting
Organize paperwork in each deal and check for completeness
Communicates to the office manager cash requirements for the payable dates
Reconciles bank balances daily
Rebate and incentive verification and collection
Works closely with the Warranty Administrator on submission of all warranties and aftermarket and handling of warranty and aftermarket cancellations
Support month-end close with review of general ledger accounts for missing or incorrect information and completion of accurate monthly financial statements
Assist with the month end closing tear downs and filing
Assist with collections on past due accounts
Takes necessary collections actions; follows up with agency and department heads
Facilitates daily bank deposit
Apply payments and send out monthly statements
Accounts payable activities including data entry of invoices, new vendor setup, payment, statement reconciliation and dispute resolution
Records vendor information for 1099 reporting
Provide backup receptionist coverage, as needed
Maintain professional personal appearance
Complete required training assigned through the company training portal
Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule
Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the Doggett Automotive group brand
Effectively perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
Other duties as assigned