Accounts Receivable Clerk

Major Food Distributor located in Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the Bronx is looking for a Full-Time Accounts Receivables Associate. As an Accounts Receivable Associate, you will ensure that customer remittances (and related credits) are collected and processed in a timely and accurate manner.  This position requires strong credit management skills, primarily through persistent communication with customers, our sales force, and various other departments.  This position is also expected to serve as a right hand and backup to the Accounts Receivable Manager. To be successful in this position, you should have strong multitasking skills, an outgoing personality, a keen attention to detail, and an excellent work ethic.         

•  Monitor and apply customer payments and credits
•  Research and resolve customer credits and payment discrepancies
•  Resolve customer service issues and set up new accounts
•  Process substantial volume of daily cash receipts and related bank deposits
•  Monitor delinquent accounts and daily processing of credit holds, as necessary
•  Process credit insurance requests and approvals
•  Participate in weekly credit and collections meetings

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, outlook)
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in a similar function
• Strong organizational skills and customer service skills with a great attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to follow processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bilingual (fluent in English & Spanish) a plus

Employee Expectations:

      • Regular attendance and punctuality