Accounts Receivable Clerk

Associated-Grocer; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Associated Grocers in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to process invoices, statements, and supporting documentation for our member stores. This role supports the finance team and contributes to timely cash flow.

Competitive pay, weekly payroll and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and paid time off are offered upon hire. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with all standard AR duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with accounts receivable processes is a plus.
• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process daily invoices and file documents.
• Confirm retailer statements and match drafts.
• Process credits and adjustments; post deposits in accounting software.
• Balance daily edits and ensure timely statement dispatch to customers.
• Monitor credit activity and respond to member inquiries per guidelines.
• Cross-train in AR/AP processes to support the department.

Skills

10-key by touch

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interested in building a career in finance and accounting? Associated Grocers is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to process invoices, statements, and supporting documentation for our member stores.

Competitive pay, weekly payroll, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) retirement, Paid Time Off upon hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with daily departmental process, including but not limited to:
  • Process and file invoices daily.
  • Confirm scheduled draft match retailer statement.
  • Process returned shortage credits and charge/credit adjustments.
  • Validate printed checks and provide specific vendors with email documentation.
  • Post deposits within the accounting software.
• Process customer coupons.
• Effectively communicate with customers and apply good judgment in successfully resolving member issues within company guidelines.
• Balance daily edits.
• Ensure that statements are verified properly and sent to customers on a timely basis.
• Monitor credit activity and trends for unusual variances to inform management.
• Distribute documents received from customers which were returned on A.G. trucks.
• Process drop shipment invoices, review and correct drop shipment edits.
• Input and balance all miscellaneous billings as needed.
• Balance the day end and weekend accounts receivables
• Prepare miscellaneous sales invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Process accounts receivable bank deposits.
• Perform internal control checks on accounts payable disbursements.
• Act as backup on Lawson statement creation.
• Cross train within both AR and AP to enhance department flexibility.
• Scan documents into Laserfiche as needed.
• Contribute ideas for improving departmental processes.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

• 10-key by touch skills required

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