Accounts Receivable Specialist

OBJECTIVE : To maintain customer account base A/R balances within company accounting procedures and policies while maintaining compliance with the NYS Liquor Authority rules and regulations. The duties and responsibilities of this position require great attention to detail as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

LOCATION: Craft Beer Guild NY Office - New Paltz, NY

SALARY: This role offers a starting salary of $20-22 per hour.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collect, open, and process all checks received by mail daily
Prepare and deliver daily bank deposits either in-person (cash) or via check scanner (checks)
Handle all A/R Adjustments
Bi-weekly preparation of A/R balance over 60-day reports (Customers/Suppliers)
Bi-weekly preparation of A/R balance over 14-day reports (Intercompany)
Daily credit checks for deliveries to be made the following day
Daily add/removal/reporting on NYS Liquor Authority Website
Daily resolution of customer inquiries regarding billed invoices, payment application, A/R balance or credit limit issues
Daily communication with GM, Sales Manager, Team Leaders & Sales Reps on collection of payments for cycle due
Communicate with customers about outstanding payments as needed
Monitor over terms accounts and maintain related reports
Send delinquent customers to collections
Prepare and email monthly statements
Prepare monthly finance charges

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answer incoming phone calls and direct them to appropriate parties as needed
Assist individuals who come to the office to pay bills, pick up orders, attend meetings, etc
Assist customers with Retailer Portal setup and troubleshooting
Assist with customer account setup, apply credit terms, make changes, maintain license info and inactivate accounts as needed
Scan documentation into back-office software
Light document shredding as needed
Other duties as assigned

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Excellent organizational and communications skills
Ability to multi-task and manage own workflow
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team setting

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma required; associate degree preferred
Accounting background
Self motivation
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong computer experience required

WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 in-network deductible, low premium contribution
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Program
401k Savings Plan with company match
Discounted Pet Insurance
Computer and cell phone plan discounts
Supplemental Plans available: Disability, Life Insurance, Legal & Identity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer
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