Accounts Receivable Clerk

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k Plan with company match

Job summary

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is seeking an organized Accounting Clerk in El Monte, CA to handle accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, maintain vendor and customer records, and support the finance team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 2 years of related experience. The position offers full-time, on-site hours (M-F, 8AM–5PM) with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a company-matched 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Basic level English – read/write/speak/listen; basic level Japanese preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar accounting software.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable duties (50%): Process manual and wire payments.
• Accounts Payable duties (50%): Review invoices and update the Company database.
• Accounts Payable duties (50%): Monitor and verify payment with vendors.
• Accounts Receivable Duties (50%): Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.
• Accounts Receivable Duties (50%): Work with banks and sales teams to ensure collection of upcoming payments and resolve overdue payments.
• Accounts Receivable Duties (50%): Liaise with banks to verify electronic cash transfers and credit card payments.
• Accounts Receivable Duties (50%): Review AR balance and assist in reconciling discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable Duties (50%): Create credit memos for overpayments and underpayments.
• Other Duties: Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Bank reconciliation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

AS/400

Job description

About Us

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.


• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

About Us

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.


• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location

El Monte, CA

Hours

M-F: 8AM – 5PM

Essential Job Functions

Accounts Payable duties (50%):

• Process manual and wire payments.


• Review invoices and update the Company database.


• Monitor and verify payment with vendors in a timely manner.


• Review AP balance and resolve invoice discrepancies.


• Create and maintain vendor files and 1099s on the Company database.


• Generate and upload daily banking reports.

Accounts Receivable Duties (50%):

• Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.


• Work with the banks and sales teams to ensure collection of upcoming payments and resolve overdue payments.


• Liaise with banks to verify electronic cash transfers and credit card payments.


• Review AR balance and assist in reconciliating discrepancies.


• Create credit memos for overpayments and underpayments.


• Work with collection agencies to clear delinquent payments

Other Duties

• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods of time.


• Ability to type and use the computer for extended periods of time.


• Ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Working Conditions.


• Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office.


• Location: Indoors.

Other Requirements

• Basic level English – read/write/speak/listen.


• Basic level Japanese preferred – read/write/speak/listen.


• Maintain a positive attitude.


• Ability to work independently and as a team.


• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.


• At least 2 years of related experience preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, currency, etc.


• Strong Problem-solving skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions.


• Knowledge of general financial accounting.


• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to general accepted accounting principles.


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 or AS400 system experience preferred.

Disclaimers

This position description incorporates the general duties, responsibilities and requirements of the above position but is not intended to be exhaustive. The Company may, in its sole discretion, make changes in the job description above to conform to evolving Company needs and operations and thereby add to or modify such duties, responsibilities and requirements in such manner as may be reasonably related to the position as described, by direction of the department manager or other management as needed and subject to reasonable accommodation. No change in the terms and conditions of employment is intended by any of the foregoing nor is any part of this document is intended to supersede the collective bargaining agreement or otherwise constitute and express or implied contract of employment with any individual. Requirements are subject to accommodation under the ADA, FEHA and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.