POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains information from the bank for checks received via lockbox and retain this information for future reference especially for audit purposes.
• Processes these payments onto the customer’s accounts in SAP. Some bank accounts are set up as auto cash applications in which you process the exceptions only and other bank accounts’ cash is still processed manually.
• Works directly with the Treasury dept and the Credit Manager to make sure all applications are complete by the end of month and each General Ledger account is in balance.
• Processes credit card payments either through an automated process or manually posts credit card payments charged through the divisions
• Directly speaks with customers or customer service reps to receive credit card payment information and sends emailed receipts when necessary
• Applies prepayments to orders in SAP and removes the delivery block so the order can process or ship.
• Pulls remittances for the internal or external auditors.
• Returns checks not processed from the bank ie: stale dated checks.
• Works closely with the Credit reps for payment questions or identification of payments.
• Adjusts Non-AR checks and balances to the proper GL accounts along with the associated profit or cost center.
• Adjusts tax to the proper GL when tax exemptions are received and maintains this back up for audit purposes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimal to no prior experience
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.