AR Clerk

YALE APPLIANCE•Norton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accounts Receivable Clerk works in support of Finance Department. Primary responsibilities will be customer and vendor A/R, Vendor Chargeback programs, Spiff Submission, collection and all related accounting and reconciliations. Projects will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

1+ year experience in a fast-paced Accounting environment, specifically responsible for accounts receivable, cash applications & collections
Strong Excel and Access skills a must.
Must be a self-starter, possess high energy, have outstanding written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.
Must be able to work independently and within a team.
Must have a pleasant, trusting personality and outstanding customer service skills!

Responsibilities

Post’s customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies.
Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from locked technician bags, mail and retail location.
Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
Maintains records, i.e. invoices, debits, and credits.
Responsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues and generate weekly aging reports in a timely manner.
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line, coordinating contact with third party collections agencies.
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in continued education.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.