Accounts Receivable Clerk - Memphis TN

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring an Accounts Receivable Clerk
. This person records payments to customers' accounts, collects late payments, and maintains accounts receivable records. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.

• Applies all received payments to accounts and general ledger daily, checking driver bags for payments.
• Matches salesman deliveries with signed pick-up copy of invoice daily.
• Resolves all payment discrepancies, short payments, and credits used.
• Responds promptly to customer requests for copies of invoices and/or credits.
• Contacts "nearly due" customers to prevent them from becoming overdue. Collects overdue accounts and notifies Office Manager, Sales Manager, and Sales Representative of any overdue accounts.
• Pulls reports daily and reviews delinquent accounts with salesmen.
• Prepares and balances daily bank deposit. Maintains daily report of deposits.
• Maintains record of closed accounts, license transfers, temporary license voids, and locks/unlocks accounts.
• Answers telephones, taking orders and answering inquiries as needed. Files as needed.
• Acts as back‑up for tax preparation as required.

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software;
Internet Explorer;
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software;
Microsoft Word word‑processing software; and SAP Business software.

Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.