Accounts Receivable Associate Job Pasadena area,California USA,Accounting

Accounts Receivable Associate

Become aRusnak! Join Rusnak Auto Group, a leading automotive organization with over 60 years of success serving Greater Los Angeles and Southern California. We are proud to offer a dynamic, diverse, ethical, and professional workplace where dedicated team members thrive while representing some of the world's most sought-after luxury automotive brands.

About the Role

Our Accounting Department in Pasadena is seeking a Accounts Receivable Associate. This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level. In this position, you will contribute to the success of Rusnak Automotive Group (the Company) by successfully reconciling and depositing all monies received by dealerships in addition to maintaining accounts receivable records and taking appropriate collection action on accounts.

Compensation: $21-$24/hr

* Compensation will be based on experience and skill level.

Benefits

Professional Development
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD)
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Sick Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
Employee Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Discounts/Perks

Responsibilities Effectively and Efficiently Manages Processes, Procedures, and Follow Up for Deposits

On a daily basis, collects, reconciles, and deposits Parts and Service receipts, including credit card transactions.
Collects monies and log books, reconciles and deposits receipts from vehicle sales; immediately reports discrepancies to management.
Prepares and reconciles daily deposits; verifying general ledger balances including cash clearing accounts.
Finalizes cash receipts, updates customer accounts daily. Files cash records, stubs, summary reports and appropriately distributes.
Maintains accurate records of daily activity in accordance with Company guidelines.
Prepares customer refunds for over payments/refunds.

Effectively and Efficiently Manages Processes, Procedures, and Follow Up for Accounts Receivable

Creates new customer records verifying credit terms conform to Company guidelines.
Performs weekly schedule review, documents, and immediately communicates any accounting irregularities to management.
On a monthly basis, generates and reconciles statements.
Maintains accurate customer records attaching all open invoices with proper supporting documentation in individual customer files.
Promptly and professionally answers all customer inquiries.
Processes all inter-Company receivable transactions as directed by the business manager.

Effectively and Efficiently Manages Processes, Procedures, and Follow Up for Collections

Contacts customers on a regular basis on all items in excess of thirty (30) days; consistently maintains log of customer contact for manager review.
Researches returns, charge backs, and bad checks; generates reports as directed by management.
On a daily basis, processes all returned checks and disputed credit card transactions; notifies appropriate personnel and tracks follow up through successful resolution.
On a weekly basis, submits items to collection agency and recaps account activity.
Creates new customer records verifying credit terms conform to Company guidelines.
Performs weekly schedule review, documents, and immediately communicates any accounting irregularities to management.
On a monthly basis, generates and reconciles statements.

Prepares Required Reports

Assembles and deploys deposits, collections, and similar report data for management as needed

Provides Backup Support To File Clerk

Learns and maintains active working knowledge of the File Clerk job duties and provides back-up support as required.
Cross trains on the daily collection of Pasadena block deposits; prepares, delivers, and picks up PO Box mail from two (2) locations.

Builds Internal and External Client Relations/Retention

Maintains a strong "Client-Centric" vision and utilizes "The Rusnak Standard," best core practices, as well as professional and exemplary service to provide every internal and external Client with an extraordinary experience during every encounter.
Actively listens and communicates, verbally and in writing, in a courteous, professional, clear, concise, and correct manner to identify Client needs beyond expressed concerns.
Responds in a timely, courteous, and professional manner with a "consultative, value-added" approach to secure Client understanding and develop stronger business relationships and increase future business.

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