Accounts Receivable Clerk
About The Position
Atkore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Harvey, Illinois. The role performs cash application duties, ensuring remittance data is applied to customer accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, SOX requirements, and Atkore policies and procedures. The clerk supports monthly closing, cash balancing, customer payment issue resolution, and related accounts receivable processes. Within three months, the employee is expected to complete the Atkore immersion program and understand the team and its procedures. Within six months, the employee should be proficient in basic cash application using JD Edwards, build relationships with internal partners, and begin learning advanced cash application processes. Within twelve months, the employee should be fully trained and functional, communicate efficiently with customers to resolve payment questions, and be fluent in Atkore’s core values.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of accounting or office experience in a multi-facility environment; Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.
- Experience using JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.
- Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Self-starter and problem solver.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good organizational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Embrace and foster an environment supporting Atkore’s core values of integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
- Accounts Receivable experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply payments to customer ledger details.
- Create chargebacks and other deductions consistent with customer payment advice.
- Create and apply remittances using spreadsheets for auto application.
- Interact with credit analysts and deduction personnel to assist in resolving disputes.
- Contact customers to resolve issues with remittance advice and payments.
- Assist in monthly closing activities.
- Review and utilize bank imaging in daily cash applications.
- Support bank and system cash balancing.
- Scan checks received directly to the bank for deposit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
