Accounts Receivable Clerk

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazers is well-established and its no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazers has been recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage dental and vision plans tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts disability coverage life insurance plans and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

Southern Glazers offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $23 / hour plus determining a final offer the company will evaluate a specific candidates education skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Posts customer payments by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of payments; evaluating and approving account investigations; resolving special cases; authorizing stop-payments; coordinating daily receiving reporting; following internal accounting controls.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide financial administrative and clerical services as well as ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations
• Process and monitor incoming payments and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts
• Record payments to accounts and maintain accounts receivable records
• Compile necessary information from financial institutions such as banks and credit organizations to process/verify applications for credit and solicit payment on overdue accounts
• Keep records of all delinquent accounts incomplete files and credit risks
• Prepare daily cash deposits and cash control sheet
• Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger
• Work with potential customer and sales department to gather new accountpaperwork and send the completed file to the accounts receivable supervisor for verification
• Perform collection procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Process (SOPs) and escalate to supervisor as needed

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Follow up and review accounts for compliance with State credit law and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Cash application through various payment methods such as checks/cash electronic funds transfer (EFT) Online Bill Pay Drivers non-sufficient funds (NSFs) and notify customer/sales of term changes
• Address driver phone calls and/or questions through radio (Nextmail) regarding payment and delivery instruction
• Manage monthly statement distributions and work with sales and other departments to handle disputes on accounts
• Maintain an Account Portfolio of 1000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customers
• Work closely with sales and various departments to keep accurate notes on customer account status for delivery information and account payment status Responsible for a high volume of customer accounts

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experience
• Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) federal regulatory guidelines and organizational objectives
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables develop charts and complex formulas
• Working knowledge of SAP software financial modules
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoices
• Proficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions algebra statistics mathematical modeling and to some extent calculus
• Strong communication skills written verbal persuasion motivation facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal customer service analytical/problem solving problem management presentation development presentation and communications skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g. keyboard mouse and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking bending reaching standing and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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