Accounts Receivable Clerk

Summary                   

Interested in building a career in finance and accounting? Associated Grocers is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to process invoices, statements, and supporting documentation for our member stores.

Competitive pay, weekly payroll, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) retirement, Paid Time Off upon hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist with daily departmental process, including but not limited to:
   
   
   
   • Process and file invoices daily.
   
   
   • Confirm scheduled draft match retailer statement.
   
   
   • Process returned shortage credits and charge/credit adjustments.
   
   
   • Validate printed checks and provide specific vendors with email documentation.
   
   
   • Post deposits within the accounting software.
   
   
   
   


2. Maintain customer files.


3. Process customer coupons.


4. Effectively communicate with customers and apply good judgment in successfully resolving member issues within company guidelines.


5. Balance daily edits.


6. Ensure that statements are verified properly and sent to customers on a timely basis.


7. Monitor credit activity and trends for unusual variances to inform management.


8. Distribute documents received from customers which were returned on A.G. trucks.


9. Process drop shipment invoices, review and correct drop shipment edits.


10. Input and balance all miscellaneous billings as needed.


11. Balance the day end and weekend accounts receivables


12. Prepare miscellaneous sales invoices in accordance with company procedures.


13. Process accounts receivable bank deposits.


14. Perform internal control checks on accounts payable disbursements.


15. Act as backup on Lawson statement creation.


16. Cross train within both AR and AP to enhance department flexibility.


17. Scan documents into Laserfiche as needed.


18. Contribute ideas for improving departmental processes.

Education and/or Experience                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills                   

General PC skills

Other Skills and Abilities                   

• 10-key by touch skills required


• Attention to detail