Job Overview

The Accounts Receivable Clerk compiles and maintains accounts receivable records. 

Job Responsibilities Process daily lockbox payments. Reconcile customer payments. Process received checks. Balance cash receipts to general ledger. Manage customer payment discrepancies. Communicate with brokers, sales, customer service and customers regarding payment   discrepancies and past due invoices. Resolve customer P.O. discrepancies with customer service and/or customers. Communicate with drivers/carriers in an effective and timely manner.  Manage customer remittance data to ensure efficient processing of transactions. Process authorizations of customer promotional deductions and expenditures. Work with the Credit Manager to process customer accrual transactions. Facilitate the monitoring, hold and release of customer orders, as well as the customer billing process. Research deductions and make corrections. Assist Credit Manager with deduction management. Print and process samples for all plants. Assist with special projects, as necessary. All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience High School diploma or GED. 1 year or more of Accounts Receivable experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Education and Experience Associates’ Degree or higher. 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience or more. Proficient in SAP. Prior Manufacturing Accounts Receivable experience. Working Conditions • Work is performed in an office setting.• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.