About the position
The Kansas City Consolidated Accounting Office is responsible for recording payments to customers' accounts and maintaining receivable records. The position involves preparing and handling daily cash deposits, entering finalized cash receipts, updating accounts receivable ledgers, and processing daily credit card deposits. Additional responsibilities include filing check stubs and bank receipts, reconciling schedules and cash balances, and researching customer claims of invoice payments. The role also requires maintaining credit applications, recording sales tax exempt information, and assisting with related special projects as required. The employee must maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area, participate in required training, and comply with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and handles daily cash deposits
- Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger
- Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested
- Processes daily credit card deposits
- Files check stubs and bank receipts
- Reconciles schedules and cash balance
- Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment
- Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks
- Maintains credit applications on recurring accounts
- Records sales tax exempt information
- Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary
- Assists with related special projects, as required
- Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
- Participates in required training
- Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
- Follows Safeguards rules and regulations
- Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
- Complies with Company policies and procedures
- Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations
Requirements
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- Six months to one year related experience and/or training
- Previous Accounting experience, specifically Accounts Receivable in a high volume environment desired
- Strong organizational skills required
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
- Ability to learn the Dealership Management System, Spreadsheet software, accounting software, and inventory software
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel
Nice-to-haves
- Valid Driver’s License
- Automobile Salesperson License
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity employer
- Encouragement for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply
