Accounts Receivable Clerk

Associated Grocers, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement

Paid Time Off upon hire

Job summary

Associated Grocers is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to process invoices, statements, and supporting documentation for member stores. The role offers competitive pay and benefits with weekly payroll and 401(k).

Essential duties include processing invoices, balancing daily edits, posting deposits, and monitoring credit activity. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience, with strong 10-key by touch skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training.
• 10-key by touch with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices daily and file them according to procedures.
• Balance daily edits and post deposits in accounting software.
• Verify statements and send to customers in a timely manner.
• Respond to member questions and resolve issues per guidelines.
• Assist with cash postings, credits, and bank deposits as needed.
• Prepare and process miscellaneous billings and reports.

Skills

10-key by touch

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawson ERP

Laserfiche

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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