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Brief Description
The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing and applying incoming payments to customer accounts, ensuring accurate financial records, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. This role ensures cash transactions are recorded correctly and reconciled with company records. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and excellent follow-up and research skills.
Responsibilities:
* Accurately post incoming cash receipts (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) to customer accounts and invoices.
* Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
* Communicate with Collections team to resolve issues such as short payments, overpayments, missing remittances, and research cash receipts that are not immediately identifiable.
* Provide weekly progress reports on unapplied cash receipts.
* Identify and recommend process improvements for cash application efficiency and accuracy.
* Work with Accounts Receivable and General Accounting teams to resolve issues impacting cash applications.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations regarding cash receipts and applications.
Requirements and Skills:
* 2+ years experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable, or Data Entry.
* High School Diploma or GED.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to handle high volume data entry.
* Proactive with good problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Proficiency in accounting software preferred.
* Must be able to work onsite 3-4 days per week.
About Baldor
Since its beginnings as part of Greenwich Village's retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has maintained its promise to deliver the best ingredients from around the world. We serve the food industry with cutting-edge logistics to create a seamless customer experience. Our commitment to service and quality makes us the first choice for industry leaders including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industry: Food and Beverage Services
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