What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser Assistant I position at The Scoular Company?
The Merchandiser Assistant I has primary responsibility for proper control procedures including accounts payable and all company and division policies and procedures. The Merchandiser Assistant I is responsible for vendor management related to A/P including statement reconciliation, invoice management and serves as primary communications contact. Primary function of this role is to manage payables in a systematic and timely fashion also allowing for maximum use of credit terms with vendors. The Merchandiser Assistant I should exhibit excellent teamwork with other business units and employees and assist in training any new Merchandiser Assistants.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: Process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily. Process final settlements in a timely manner. Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
- Assist merchandiser and customers with accounting questions.
- Assist merchandisers in any freight/logistical issues.
- Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
- Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.
- Maintains an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
- Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
- Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve. Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
- Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed. Required to report all perceived control policy and procedure concerns to the Assistant Controller.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
- Able to work occasional overtime.
- Customer service skills and positive, persuasive, and credible attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, along with desire to learn new programs.