Account Receivable Clerk

Date: Nov 20, 2024

Location: Hiram, OH, US, 44234-1806

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

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.