Part- Time Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bunzl; Danvers (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

McCue Corporation, a Bunzl company, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a hybrid, part-time role in Massachusetts. You will manage collections, contact customers, and support cash flow by resolving billing issues while working with Sales and Customer Service teams.

The position requires a High School diploma plus 3+ years AR experience; a bachelor’s in accounting is preferred and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP 18.6 is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP 18.6 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer accounts and take ownership of collection activities to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email regarding past due invoices and secure payment commitments.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively work to reduce delinquent accounts and improve cash collections.
• Escalate collection issues as needed and partner with internal teams to resolve barriers to payment.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, deductions, and credit issues.
• Process invoices through customer portals and ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Provide customers with invoices, statements, proof of delivery, and other supporting documentation as needed.
• Maintain detailed collection notes and accurate customer account records within the accounting system.
• Build positive relationships with customers while maintaining a professional and consistent collection approach.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve account issues and accelerate payment.
• Prepare weekly aging and collection status updates for management review.
• Support cash application, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with additional accounts receivable and collection duties as assigned.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $27 USD
  The salary range is based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications and geographic location.

Description

McCue Corporation is a Bunzl company and the recognized global market leader in asset protection and people safety solutions, cart corrals, barrier systems, crash-rated bollards, and industrial safety products deployed across grocery, retail, warehouse, healthcare, QSR, and industrial environments.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a vital role within the Finance Department and is primarily responsible for collections and reducing outstanding customer balances. This position works directly with customers to secure timely payments, resolve account issues, and support the company's cash flow objectives.

This role is a Hybrid role

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned customer accounts and take ownership of collection activities to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.


• Contact customers by phone and email regarding past due invoices and secure payment commitments.


• Monitor aging reports and proactively work to reduce delinquent accounts and improve cash collections.


• Escalate collection issues as needed and partner with internal teams to resolve barriers to payment.


• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, deductions, and credit issues.


• Process invoices through customer portals and ensure accurate and timely submission.


• Provide customers with invoices, statements, proof of delivery, and other supporting documentation as needed.


• Maintain detailed collection notes and accurate customer account records within the accounting system.


• Build positive relationships with customers while maintaining a professional and consistent collection approach.


• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve account issues and accelerate payment.


• Prepare weekly aging and collection status updates for management review.


• Support cash application, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions as needed.


• Assist with additional accounts receivable and collection duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred


• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience


• Computer skills with Microsoft E-mail, Outlook, Excel, and Word


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP 18.6 is preferred


• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, dependable, and hard-working individual with the ability to work well in a team as well as an individual contributor

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. Bunzl offers a variety of programs and benefits to support our employees and their families.

This is a part-time position scheduled for approximately 20-25 hours per week and is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision coverage. Benefits include prorated vacation time, paid sick leave, and paid company holidays in accordance with the applicable company policies. The employee may also be eligible to participate in the Bunzl 401(k) plan, subject to the plan’s eligibility requirements.

Additional information is available on the Bunzl Careers homepage under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status as provided by law.

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