Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description:

Compiles and processes accounting transactions for Birkey’s. Act as a liaison between corporate and outlying locations. The essential functions of the Accounts Receivable Clerk position include:

  • Handle A/R functions, including customer correspondence, maintaining customer account information, providing assistance to customers and store locations, and processing and mailing of monthly A/R statements.
  • Process customer credit applications.
  • Coordinate all collection activities including manager notification, contacting customer for payments and sending to collection agency if necessary.
  • Process customer payments over phone.
  • Process daily deposits and reconcile daily cash reconciliations for stores.
  • Post daily bank account sweeps and prepare the loan balance report to distribute to managers.
  • Prepare and post daily Visa and Productivity Plus payments and reconcile accounts daily.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and clear cancelled checks daily.
  • Provide assistance to bookkeepers and department managers as it relates to A/R functions.
  • Oversee incoming telephone calls.
  • Oversee the setup and maintenance of customer and employee discounts.
  • Distribute mail daily.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to company safety program at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Customer Service Responsibilities:

  •  Ensure every customer is satisfied with the products, services and support of all staff.
  • Resolve customer’s concerns efficiently and effectively.
  • Promote a positive attitude at all times.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Exhibit Birkey’s high level of customer service on a daily basis.
  • Acknowledge appreciation of clients and customer.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience:

Individual should have a high school diploma or its equivalent.  Should be able to set work priorities and work independently in the absence of supervision and be able to understand and carryout oral and written directions. The individual should have 1 – 2 years of experience, a steady work record, and must be able to perform each of the essential position functions.
 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  •  Ability to get around the dealership and grounds for various tasks.
  • The employee would normally lift or move 10 lbs, frequently lift or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lifts or move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to tolerate up and down movement with bending or stooping including reaching above and below shoulder height with arms and hands.
  • Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to operate equipment or other power equipment as necessary.
  • Must meet health assessment requirements.

Compensation:

Negotiable - depending upon experience. Excellent benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Wellness Plan, 401(k), PTO, Holiday, and Sick time. EOE


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