What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent: Accounts Receivable Clerk (Full-time) position at Southern Auto Auction?
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for Accounts Receivable, report generation and management; customer service, online vehicle sale processing and problem resolution. Collect on overdue accounts. Perform general clerical and administrative duties
AR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter dealer account data into custom computer program accurately and in a timely manner.
- Create Accounts Receivable reports on system on a weekly and/or monthly basis for entry into the GL or analysis of accounting practices.
- Prepare misc. entries for entry in the GL.
- Analyze dealer accounts and lease company accounts to ensure accurate balances and identify problem accounts.
- Generate charges/adjustments to accounts.
- Create past due accounts report (90 days) on weekly basis.
- Create “no pay” list on weekly basis Submit to and discuss with senior management Take appropriate action.
- Reconciles/balances all reports to ensure proper posting to GL.
Collections:
- Identify problem accounts and initiate collection strategy.
- Communicate with customers about delinquent accounts by demand letter/correspondence, phone calls, meetings.
- Assist in resolving bankruptcy cases (10 per year) and maintains files.
- Request assistance from senior management to resolve outstanding customer accounts (90 days).
Problem Resolution:
- Analyze balances of sale day reports to determine accuracy. Must meet strict deadline.
- Issues stop payments on lost checks, etc.
- Refunds overpayments from sale day.
- Resolves customer-billing problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An Associate’s degree in accounting/business is highly preferred, (or equivalent experience in the accounting department at the company).
- At least two years experience in business/for-profit sector, preferably in accounting.
- Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles, accounts receivable practices, collections procedures.
- General psychology and social behavior training would enhance job performance.
AUCTION ACTIVITIES
Employees are required to assist during auction sale days by performing a variety of activities, many of which may not be related to the employee’s normal job responsibilities. See the “Auction Day Essential Functions” listing for an”
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- East Windsor, CT 06088 (Required)
Work Location: In person