What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable position at Hammond Lumber Company?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to work in Maine, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our Belgrade, Maine location.
Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Responsibilities
Full-time
Description
Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to work in Maine, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our Belgrade, Maine location.
Accounts Receivable Clerk Job Responsibilities
- Processes customer remittances, applies payments, and prepares daily bank deposits
- Performs customer account maintenance, as requested by customers or branch personnel
- Responds to customer inquiries about accounts and follows through to resolve customer concerns
- Authorizes credit overrides on accounts, as appropriate
- Obtains sales tax exemption certification from customers, as directed
- Provides back-up coverage, as needed, for the Accounts Receivable Manager
- Files customer correspondence and accounting documents daily
- Prepares written communication to customers using PC word processing as directed
- Reports any theft or rumors of theft to direct supervisor immediately
- Performs all job duties according to the company’s safety policies and procedures (e.g.,
- proper lifting techniques, etc.)
- Reports any damage to product, equipment, or facilities to direct supervisor on the same day that the damage occurs
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary
- Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Purchase Discount
- 401(k) Plan
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- EAP and Work Life Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Outings
- Employee Charge Accounts
- 1 year of accounts receivable experience is preferred
- Knowledge of accounting software is a plus
- Successful applicant must be able to work with fellow employees in a fast-paced office environment