Accounts Receivable Clerk

Alpha-Baking-Co.,-Inc.; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alpha-Baking-Co., Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Collections Clerk in Chicago, IL to process payments, perform collections, and keep customer accounts accurate. You will research discrepancies, reconcile deductions, monitor aging, and support customers, brokers, and sales teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with accounting coursework preferred and prior AR experience. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional accounting education preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable required.
• Able to handle stressful situations and multi-task.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Mansioni

• Apply customer payments in the accounting system promptly to keep customer accounts accurate.
• Make collection calls and follow up as needed.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Reconcile deductions for short shipments, damage, pricing, and other claims.
• Review and maintain the customer aging spreadsheet.
• Monitor customer credits and respond to inquiries.
• Provide customer service to customers, brokers, and sales.
• Inform the Manager of any problem accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to handle multiple projects

Knowledge of accounting functions

Ability to set priorities

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education in accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

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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