Accounts Receivable Clerk

About Us

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese food service suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese food service suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

El Monte, CA

M-F: 8AM – 5PM

• Process manual and wire payments.
• Review invoices and update the Company database.
• Monitor and verify payment with vendors in a timely manner.
• Review AP balance and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Create and maintain vendor files and 1099s on the Company database.
• Generate and upload daily banking reports.

• Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.
• Work with the banks and sales teams to ensure collection of upcoming payments and resolve overdue payments.
• Liaise with banks to verify electronic cash transfers and credit card payments.
• Review AR balance and assist in reconciliating discrepancies.
• Create credit memos for over payments and underpayments.
• Work with collection agencies to clear delinquent payments

• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and use the computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Working Conditions.
• Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office.
• Location:
  
  Indoors.

• Basic level English – read/write/speak/listen.
• Basic level Japanese preferred – read/write/speak/listen.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred.

• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, currency, etc.
• Strong Problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and tracking credit card transactions.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to general accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 or AS400 system experience preferred.

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