Cash Applications Clerk

Empire Merchants North•West Coxsackie, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York. We are seeking a high energy, motivated Cash Applications Clerk in Coxsackie, NY. Records and verifies payment data for use in maintaining accurate records by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to compile, analyze and interpret financial information and data to facilitate decision making.

Responsibilities

Verifies payments and ensures that all required paperwork is accurately completed including check numbers and amounts paid.
Processes Driver collections (bags) from Coxsackie location.
Compiles batches and applies customer and supplier checks to AR accounts.
Submits check batches to bank via onsite scanners.
Applies supplier credit memos to AR accounts.
Assists in reviewing and coding cash reports sent from branch locations.
Assists with questions regarding balancing problems with the daily cash report.
Keys data in the cash receipts journal.
Assist in the month end processes as needed.
Participate in special department projects/initiatives as directed.
Assures all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the cash applications process.
Complies with established company criteria for accuracy of cash application.
Balancing entries posted in ledger.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.