Account Receivable Clerk

Job Overview

The Accounts Receivable Clerk compiles and maintains accounts receivable records. 

Job Responsibilities

• Process daily lockbox payments.
• Reconcile customer payments.
• Process received checks.
• Balance cash receipts to general ledger.
• Manage customer payment discrepancies.
• Communicate with brokers, sales, customer service and customers regarding payment   discrepancies and past due invoices.
• Resolve customer P.O. discrepancies with customer service and/or customers.
• Communicate with drivers/carriers in an effective and timely manner. 
• Manage customer remittance data to ensure efficient processing of transactions.
• Process authorizations of customer promotional deductions and expenditures.
• Work with the Credit Manager to process customer accrual transactions.
• Facilitate the monitoring, hold and release of customer orders, as well as the customer billing process.
• Research deductions and make corrections.
• Assist Credit Manager with deduction management.
• Print and process samples for all plants.
• Assist with special projects, as necessary.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year or more of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates’ Degree or higher.
• 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience or more.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Prior Manufacturing Accounts Receivable experience.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.