The Accounts Receivable Clerk monitors the aging of customer receivables and takes corrective action to resolve open accounts receivable balances in a timely manner.
Essential Functions:
* Monitor and maintain a portfolio of accounts, including but not limited to resolution process development, account adjustments.
* Establish or maintain account reconciliations
* Use broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex A/R aging.
* Work directly with customers regarding delinquent payments, investigate discrepancies, and arrange repayment.
* Make recommendations and escalate issues with customer accounts to Accounting and Parts Management with timely follow-ups.
* Receipting daily payments and reconciling unpaid COD tickets.
* Processing return invoices.
* Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
* At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable required.
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
* Candidates should also possess:
* Prior automotive dealership experience is preferred.
* Professional appearance and business etiquette.
* Friendly, congenial attitude.
* Knowledge of collection procedures, policies, and standards.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
* Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
* Ability to coordinate and prioritize a high volume of work and meet pressing time requirements with a customer-focused approach.
Available Benefits:
About our Dealership:
The Gerald family has been selling automobiles in the Chicago area since the mid-1930's and has been proud to be a part of the communities they serve for decades!
We have succeeded in our endeavors because of a profound respect for our customer. The name Gerald stands for honesty and the highest standard of excellence.
The Gerald management team and employees are some of the most outstanding in the business. As our auto group continues to grow, it will be the result of all of our combined efforts, and our dedication and loyalty to the thousands of customers who favor us with their trust and patronage. Over many years, Gerald has meant Service.
We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.