What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Northeast Foods?
Role & Responsibilities
- Record and apply customer payments (Checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards)
- Address and resolve payment discrepancies
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts
- Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR Aging Reports
- Monitor and reconcile daily payment batches with accounting records
- Verify billing details, terms, and account information
- Prepare and provide accurate information to customers in a timely manner
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with customers
- Manage recurring billing schedules and update customer records
- Maintain accurate documentation in CRM (ACT)
- Generate AR reports (Aging schedules, collections status)
- Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and correspondence
- Monitor and enforce credit policies and procedures
- Assist with audit or compliance documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of two years' experience with AR is preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office 365, V-Look ups and pivot tables is a plus
- Experience with process improvement initiatives is a plus
- Familiarity with AR automation tools and payment processing platforms
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
What's in it for you?
At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Northeast Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.