Accounts Receivable Clerk

Mutual Trading Company • El Monte, CA

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Mutual Trading Co., Inc., established in 1926, has grown to become a premiere Japanese foodservice supplier and a "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. We import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese food, beverage, restaurant equipment, and supply items. This role will primarily focus on Accounts Receivable duties (50%) and Accounts Payable duties (50%).

Requirements

• Basic level English – read/write/speak/listen
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, currency, etc.
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions
• Knowledge of general financial accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to general accepted accounting principles

Nice To Haves

• Basic level Japanese preferred – read/write/speak/listen
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 or AS400 system experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process manual and wire payments
• Review invoices and update the Company database
• Monitor and verify payment with vendors in a timely manner
• Review AP balance and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Create and maintain vendor files and 1099s on the Company database
• Generate and upload daily banking reports
• Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions
• Work with the banks and sales teams to ensure collection of upcoming payments and resolve overdue payments
• Liaise with banks to verify electronic cash transfers and credit card payments
• Review AR balance and assist in reconciling discrepancies
• Create credit memos for overpayments and underpayments
• Work with collection agencies to clear delinquent payments
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
• Life Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level