Accounts Receivable Clerk

Big 5 Electronics Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 sick days per year

401(k) company match

40 hours of accrued vacation per year

4 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving)

Job summary

Big 5 Electronics Inc is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist in the United States. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and expertise in managing accounts receivable, including processing payments, conducting reconciliations, and providing customer account support. Strong administrative and communication skills are required, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers benefits such as sick days, vacation hours, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance department.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail in daily payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process accounts receivable efficiently.
• Enter and post daily payments across various payment forms.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and track customer accounts.
• Assist in accounts payable as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable knowledge

Mathematical and data processing abilities

Strong administrative skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Professional judgment and problem-solving

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Job description

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist with a minimum of 3 years of experience and increasing responsibility, who can work independently while collaborating with the team when necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance (accounting and reporting) and excellent customer service skills while handling internal and external clients.

The AR Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accounts receivable in an efficient and effective manner, including daily payments processing, reconciliations, and customer account support.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Enter and post daily payments: NSF, checks, cashier checks, credit cards, wires, and other incoming payment forms.
• Accurately and efficiently post all payments in the OMS system.
• Prepare end‑of‑day deposits accurately and in a timely manner.
• Research, track, and resolve any issues with customer accounts.
• Approve customer orders.
• Maintain a daily spreadsheet of payments posted for deposit and end‑of‑day reconciliation.
• Reconcile NSF checks.
• Perform data entry tasks.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile Will Call cash drawer.
• Reconcile driver manifest.
• Complete all other duties as assigned and necessary.
• Scanning and filing activities.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities (BACK UP ONLY)

• Prepare weekly check disbursements to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Perform timely reconciliations of accounts payable and credit card statements.
• Maintain and update weekly and daily Excel spreadsheets.
• Process check requests and credit card payments outside the normal cycle as requested.
• Assist in month‑end closing by ensuring all accounts payable, credit card payables, and cash receipts are entered in OMS.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable offsets.
• Record and maintain vendor rebates.
• Reconcile vendor accounts to ensure proper payments.
• Mail all vendor payments.
• Research, track, and resolve any accounting issues.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance department with knowledge of accounts payable/receivable systems and procedures.
• Ability to perform mathematical and data processing tasks rapidly and accurately.
• Strong administrative skills with significant attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of working individually and as part of a team.
• Professional judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and GL accounts.
• Responsible, focused, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Participation in company benefits: 3 sick days per year, 401(k) company match, 40 hours of accrued vacation per year, and 4 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving).

This is a full‑time position and hours are Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm.