Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

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Description:

Department: Accounting

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $25.00/hour

Job Summary: Advantage Lifts & Automotive Lift Service are rapidly growing Companies that specialize in the manufacture, sales, service and installation of automotive lifts and garage equipment. The Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk will assist in managing the Company’s payables and receivables; work with the other members of the accounting team; and report to the Controller.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter accounts payable invoices into the accounting system.
• Receive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitate payment of vendors, which may include requesting W-9s, verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identify discount opportunities, and issue purchase order amendments as needed.
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Create invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identify delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of other staff.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile accounts receivable monthly.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assist in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relay changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Net Suites ERP will be helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including a Company paid option for Employee only, begins on the first of the month following 60 days of active employment.
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• $50,000.00 Group Term Life/AD&D Insurance, Company-paid premium
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone reimbursement