Clerk (Administration)

J.J Taylor Distributing, Inc. - J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. - National Equipment Dealers, LLC•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for processing accounts receivable invoices and payments. The Clerk will also cross-train to perform other accounts receivable functions as needed. The position requires the ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment, organize and prioritize tasks, and pay close attention to detail. Strong communication skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, and intermediate computer skills, including Excel, are essential. The ability to adeptly use a 10-key and perform accurate arithmetic computations is also required. A friendly, professional, and courteous demeanor is expected when interacting with others.

Requirements

Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
Able to organize and prioritize tasks and time to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
Able to attend accurately to details.
Displays a friendly, professional and courteous manner at all times when interacting with customers, visitors or facility personnel.
Able to work constructively under stress and pressure in meeting difficult deadlines.
Able to communicate effectively with others and listen attentively when others are speaking.
Possesses knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Able to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make arithmetic computation quickly and accurately.
Intermediate computer skills, including Excel.
Able to adeptly use a 10-key.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Some college accounting courses preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ accounting experience desired.

Responsibilities

Reviews Bank Statements and processes accounts receivable receipts for deposits on a daily basis.
Attaches BOLs to invoices for Beverage State Reporting Audits.
Reviews A/R accounts on a weekly basis and assists Office Supervisor in collecting, write offs, and account clean up.
Performs DNC reporting.
Assists in NSF and Return Payment collections.
Performs 7 Eleven Reporting of Aged Items.
Acts as a backup for the settlement clerk.
Handles customer returned items, including contacting accounts, accepting payments, and state reporting.
Processes prepaid statements on a monthly basis.
Performs miscellaneous administrative duties, such as typing file labels and invoice copies, responding to customer and driver phone calls.
Performs any additional duties and special tasks assigned by Office Supervisor or Accounting Manager.