Accounting Associate III

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an entry-level Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the finance team. You will process and post customer invoices and payments, and perform related AR tasks as assigned.

You will reconcile discrepancies, scan and file invoices, apply cash, prepare AR reporting, and collaborate with sales to resolve balances. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1 year accounting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices.
• Scan/File all customer invoices.
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts.
• Print, email customer A/R statements.
• Prepare A/R reporting (monthly, ad hoc).
• Collaborate with sales team on reconciling balances and collections.
• Assist with all aspects of the accounting and finance departments as needed.
• Other tasks assigned by financial lead.

Skills

Excel

Word

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Finance/Accounting

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R (Accounts Receivable) functions as well as other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
• Scan/File all customer invoices
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts
• Print, email customer A/R (Accounts Receivable) Statements
• Prepare A/R (Accounts Receivable) reporting. (monthly, ad hoc, etc)
• Collaborate regularly with sales team in reconciling customer balances and on collection efforts
• Assist with all aspects of the accounting and finance departments as needed
• Other tasks assigned by financial lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred

Experience

• Entry level position
• 1 year accounting knowledge preferred

Professional Skills

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel (Excel skills highly valuable).
• Strong comfort level interacting with both customers and sales
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data