Accounts Receivable Clerk Details

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Dole Food Company, Inc. - Monterey, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the supervision of Sr. Manager of Credit & Collections, this role is responsible for accounts receivable clerical duties including: posting and balancing cash receipts in excess 5 million dollars per day, AR reports, legal documentation, reconciliation of local cash, customer service and data entry.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Ensure cash received via checks, ACH or wires directly into the bank account are applied timely and accurately in accordance with company policies.
• Analyze and audit cash receipts; determine appropriate application of short payments; post and balance daily cash receipts and bank deposits.
• Retrieve electronic and Lockbox deposit information from Online Bank Account reports.
• Research ACH, wires and Lockbox deposits.
• Process adjustments such as write-offs and offsets.
• Research and resolve unidentified cash in suspense and allocate the payments to correct accounts.
• Handle initial phase of sales allowance activity.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)

• A/R, cash application experience preferred. Preferably data entry, phone, and customer service background.
• Excellent typing skills and speed.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use general office equipment, including 10-key by touch.
• Ability to understand basic accounting.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Internal Relations: Employee primarily deals with peer group and immediate supervisor.

External Relations: Employee may speak with customer AP representatives and their supervisors, freight companies.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Some college preferred, High School diploma required

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear to communicate, as well as maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Cell Phone
• Two-way radio
• Laptop
• Purchasing Card

X Other ____None_____________

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.

• A/R, cash application experience preferred. Preferably data entry, phone, and customer service background.
• Excellent typing skills and speed.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use general office equipment, including 10-key by touch.
• Ability to understand basic accounting.

• Some college preferred, High School diploma required

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.