Accounts Receivable Clerk - Memphis TN

Empire Distributors•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This person Records payments to customers' accounts, collects late payments, and maintains accounts receivable records. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Accounting software; Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word-Word Processing software, and SAP Business software.

Responsibilities

Applies all received payments to accounts and general ledger daily, checking driver bags for payments.
Matches salesman deliveries with signed pick-up copy of invoice daily.
Resolves all payment discrepancies, short payments, and credits used.
Responds promptly to customer requests for copies of invoices and/or credits.
Contacts "nearly due" customers to prevent them from becoming overdue. Collects overdue accounts and notifies Office Manager, Sales Manager, and Sales Representative of any overdue accounts.
Pulls reports daily and reviews delinquent accounts with salesmen.
Prepares and balances daily bank deposit. Maintains daily report of deposits.
Maintains record of closed accounts, license transfers, temporary license voids, and locks/unlocks accounts.
Answers telephones, taking orders and answering inquires as needed. Files as needed.
Acts as back-up for tax preparation as required.