Accounts Receivable Clerk

Dexter Axle - West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

West Palm Beach, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. The Accounts Receivable Clerk position is located at our manufacturing facility in West Palm Beach, FL. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the company by ensuring that all incoming payments are processed accurately and efficiently. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for managing accounts receivable records, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring that all invoices and payments are accounted for in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cash application and collections processes, as well as interconnected accounting functions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can work collaboratively with the collections team and customer service to resolve outstanding issues. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will also be responsible for preparing daily and monthly reports of cash applications, maintaining accurate customer account information, and contacting customers to resolve any payment discrepancies. In addition to processing incoming payments and managing customer accounts, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will audit and process customer refunds and reach out to customers regarding overdue accounts receivable balances. This role is essential for ensuring that Dexter continues to provide unparalleled customer service while maintaining superior quality and continuous improvement in our financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments by applying cash receipts to customer accounts based on customer remittance advice.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports of cash applications.
• Work closely with the collections team and customer service to resolve outstanding issues.
• Contact customers and branches to resolve any payment discrepancies.
• Audit and process customer refunds.
• Reach out to customers on overdue accounts receivable balances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of cash application and collections experience required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• ERP experience, D365 preferred.
• Banking experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA.
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program.
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth.