Accounts Receivable Clerk; Broussard, LA

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Administrator is responsible for managing the financial transactions of the company, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payables and receivables. This role requires a keen eye for detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide
• Evidence, humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring

• Accounts Receivable:
  • Generate and distribute customer invoices based on sales transactions.
  • Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on past-due accounts.
  • Process incoming payments (checks, ACH, or credit cards) and apply them to customer accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with customers in a professional manner.
  • Prepare aging reports and provide updates to the Accounting Manager.
• Reconcile financial accounts, ensuring accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflows and resolve any invoicing or payment issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the company’s financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and financial analysis as requested by leadership.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable and receivable or a related role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• This position is onsite, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Majority of functions are completed in an office with periodic trips around facilities and manufacturing plant are required.
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to operate tools necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour