Receptionist/ Accounts Receivable (Baton Rouge)

Objective of the position:  Under supervision of Office Manager, performs a variety of position specific receptionist and accounting functions including, but not limited to:  answering phones, greeting customers, apply payments to accounting system for all division accounts receivable open invoices, research and collection of any and all invoices past 30 days, immediately communicate all past due accounts to the Controller, process all documentation related to returned checks for assigned market(s).  Provide backup support for accounting department as assigned, including receptionist support.

Requirements (Include):

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• High School Diploma or equivalent, undergraduate college degree preferred;
• Receptionist experience
• Accounts receivable experience;
• PC experience, with the ability to perform tasks on a computer;
• Highly professional and courteous, in appearance, conduct and manner, with ability to interface well with all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently and handle stress in a multi-tasking environment to ensure timely completion of duties;
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team;
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis, and ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent;
• Extended hours may be required as service needs dictate.

If applicable, candidates for this position may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle record, D.O.T. safety performance and drug/alcohol history, employment/education verification, reference checks and post-offer physical examination and drug/alcohol screening in accordance with the Company’s hiring process and substance abuse policies. An employment application will only be considered active for 30 days.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Work indoors in a sedentary office setting;
• Ability to work under stress.
• Use arms/wrists/hands/grasp throughout entire shift.  Sit, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, stand, walk and turn/pivot for up to 5 hours per day 5 days per week.
• See, hear, communicate with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.

Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, veteran status or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position.