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JOB FILLED - Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description: 

Employer Introduction:
Blazer Wilkinson began as a partnership between John Wilkinson and Scott Blazer in 1996 and quickly grew into one of the most successful vertically integrated strawberry operations in North America. Thanks to a steadfast commitment to quality and an honest approach to doing business, Blazer Wilkinson is well-respected throughout the industry and known for treating people like family.

Still a family-run company today, Blazer Wilkinson directly manages every aspect of growing, packing and shipping ultra high-quality strawberries and is dedicated to helping their partners adapt to the needs of today’s marketplace and we are hiring an Accounts Receivable Clerk. 

Job Description: 
The Accounts Receivable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of the Accounts Receivables for a large produce company.

Job Duties:

  • Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
  • Provides a weekly update on receivables and distributes printouts of A/R to sales associates.
  • Verifies validity of account discrepancies by investigating and obtaining information from sales associates.
  • Resolve valid or unauthorized deductions by entering and adjusting entries with sales associate’s direction.
  • Reviews all sales orders for accuracy of charges and transfers them to invoicing system. Adds appropriate charges and deductions to invoices.
  • Sends out all invoices on a daily basis.
  • Pick-up mail, sort mail and date stamp
  • Files claims for short payments
  • Obtains proof of deliveries
  • Handles invoicing adjustments after sale to settle grower accounting 
  • Enters all new customer information into software system by following new customer procedures
  • Assists with the answering of inbound calls
  • Maintains historical records by scanning and filing documents
  • Assists with data input and other information as needed for approval of produce payables transactions before they are sent to accounts payable clerk for processing
  • Provides a daily customer profit report to the sales team.
  • Handles Accounts Payables that are related to outside product purchases.
  • Responds to all vendor inquiries
  • Purchase matches all outside product purchasing invoices 
  • Call on vendor for invoice payable when needed
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
  • Crop Reconciling

Key Factors:

  • Accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Education:  
  • High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

  • Must have proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel as well as the ability to quickly learn Famous Software (if not already known)
  • 1-2 years accounting experience Required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required
  • Must have strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills and multitasking skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner 
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Verbal communications, organization and data entry skills
  • Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and application of basic percentages.

Compensation:
We offer a competitive Salary and benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

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