Accounts Receivable Clerk

Jeff&Tony's Dsd - Burbank, CA

Full-time

Burbank, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

We are seeking a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts receivable team at Jeff & Tony's DSD. In this role, you will be responsible for processing, tracking, and recording payments accurately and efficiently. Your contributions will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on our financial transactions, ensuring that we maintain good relationships with our valued partners. You will play a crucial role in keeping our accounts receivable operations on track and on time, which is essential for the smooth functioning of our business. As an accounts receivable clerk, you will gather and verify invoices to ensure that all necessary documentation is in place before payments are processed. You will maintain accounts receivable records, ensuring that aging reports are up to date, credits and collections are applied correctly, and any uncollectible amounts are accounted for. Additionally, you will perform daily cash management duties, which include recording bank deposits, updating cash receipt logs, and posting cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger. Monitoring and collecting accounts receivable will also be a key part of your responsibilities. You will contact clients via telephone, email, and mail to ensure timely payments. Furthermore, you will prepare analytical and ratio analyses related to accounts receivable, providing management with insights into the progress of collection efforts. Your support will extend to other accounting and finance team members, as well as inventory management and cost accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented