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**SUMMARY:** Directs the Accounts Receivable, in accordance with established policies and procedures, to accomplish budgeted financial objectives. Each AR Clerk will have ultimate responsibility for a class of accounts (e.g. Retail Division, Foodservice Division). Ensure effective collection of accounts receivable, including but not limited to the following duties. **Hours:** - Full time Monday-Friday 40hrs a week - Starting pay $15/hr. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Process and verify daily deposits from routes (all accounts); accountability for cash - Examine account invoices to ensure proper and full payment - Ensure acceptable and timely payment from customers (assigned accounts) - Maintenance of miscellaneous account and customer files - Conduct research on customer accounts, short payments, skipped invoices, non-sufficient funds checks, etc. (assigned accounts) - Responsible for processing of new credit accounts and suggesting terms for approval by Controller and or CFO (assigned Division accounts) - Handles collections process, which includes monitoring (assigned accounts) past due accounts, making collections calls, payment arrangements, mailing of customer statements (assigned accounts) - Promote and assist other AR Clerks in the completion of their duties - Promote communication and provide adequate flow of information to Management and with Division Manager - Maintains appropriate communications with other areas including Customer Service, Distribution, Sales and Human Resources - Perform other related duties or special assignments as requested by Controller, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer **ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:** - Available to work 40hrs a week Monday-Friday - Reliable transportation - Quality orientation and attention to detail - Bilingual is a plus (Spanish and English - Problem analysis and problem resolution - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - High performance and a strong team player - Quality management - Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures - Computer proficiency
Salary estimate
$15 – $15/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
SalesCommunication
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