Accounts Receivable Clerk

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company in Chicago, IL seeks an Accounts Receivable professional to ensure accurate processing of payments, perform collections, and reconcile customer accounts. Responsibilities include applying payments, resolving discrepancies, managing aging, and supporting sales and broker relationships.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and teamwork to handle multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Experience in accounts receivable required
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Applies customer payments in accounting system in a timely manner to maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Collection calls and follow-up.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Reconciles deductions for short, damaged, pricing and other claims.
• Reviews and maintains customer aging spreadsheet.
• Maintains and monitors customer credits.
• Provides customer service to Customers, Brokers and Sales.
• Communicates with Manager on any problem accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Accounting education

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This position is responsible for accurate processing of accounts receivable data. The individual is responsible for collections and reconciliation of customer accounts in addition to maintaining and organizing customer files.

Essential Job Functions:

• Applies customer payments in accounting system in a timely manner to maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Collection calls and follow-up.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Reconciles deductions for short, damaged, pricing and any other customer related claims.
• Reviews and maintain customer aging spreadsheet.
• Maintains and monitors customer credits.
• Provides customer service to Customers, Brokers and Sales.
• Communicates with Manager on any problem accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Additional education in accounting is desired
• Previous experience in accounts receivable is required
• Ability to handle difficult and potentially stressful situations
• Ability to work as a team player
• Knowledge of accounting functions
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to set priorities
• Capability to handle multiple projects

Equal Opportunity Employer

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