Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bend Pak is one of the world's leading manufacturers of vehicle repair equipment including automotive service lifts, parking lifts, wheel service equipment including tire changing machines and wheel balancers, and other vehicle service essentials. The Bend Pak family of brands is globally recognized as badges of quality. Bend Pak team members enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment that rewards passion and hard work.

Many of our devoted employees have been here for over twenty years and have risen through the ranks to build lucrative and influential careers. We give every employee the personal latitude to direct his or her own professional development. Bend Pak offers staff members a compelling package, which includes competitive base pay, superior benefits, an outstanding work environment and opportunities for career development.

Through these comprehensive offerings, every individual has the chance to achieve significant growth, both financially and professionally.

JOB SUMMARY:

The key role of the accounts receivable clerk is to ensure Bend Pak receives payments for good and services and records these transactions accordingly. Duties will include securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies. The position may also be called upon to provide general clerical support to the Company on an ad hoc basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

General skills/qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines and various computer programs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.