Accounts Receivable Clerk

L & F Distributors - McAllen, TX

Full-time

McAllen, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

In this position, you will help post customer payments via checks or ACH payments in two Electronic Resource Planning programs. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will play a crucial role in managing the financial transactions of the company. In addition to assisting with posting customer payments, the AR clerk will follow up on open accounts receivables, process supplier payables, reconcile daily cash transactions, help with completing bank reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting as needed. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently handle various financial tasks while maintaining accuracy and compliance with financial policies and procedures. The essential duties and responsibilities include posting customer payments received via checks or ACH, following up on short-pays with the appropriate department due to quantity or pricing disputes, and maintaining and updating customer files, including name or address changes. The AR clerk will perform day-to-day financial transactions, which include verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables' data. Additionally, the clerk will reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted, verify discrepancies, and resolve clients' billing issues. Facilitating the payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients is also a key responsibility, along with generating reports detailing accounts receivable status.

Responsibilities

• Posting of customer payments received via checks or ACH
• Follow up on short-pays with the appropriate department either due to a quantity dispute or pricing dispute
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, or mailing attentions
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
• Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred
• 2 years of experience as an AR clerk preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as necessary