Accounts Receivable Clerk

Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service, a fun, successful and growing company, has been a distributor of quality beverages in the Capital Region and surrounding counties for over 85 years. Saratoga Eagle recognizes the value of all of our stakeholders. The company provides the necessary tools and training for success!

We are looking for the right candidate to join our A/R Team!

This is a Monday through Friday position, day shift.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for recording payments to customer’s accounts and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records by performing the following essential functions -

Essential Functions (must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Prepares daily cash deposits, completes cash control sheets, and posts payments to customer accounts.
• Ensure Company’s term of sales remain in compliance with NYS Liquor Authority.
• Daily contact with many salesmen and drivers regarding payments, delinquent accounts, etc.
• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment and disputes on balances owed.
• Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.
• Processes invoice adjustments as needed.
• Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.
• Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
• Responsible for follow up on major accounts.
• Prepares bi-monthly statements for mailing.
• Assists Credit Manager with calling accounts prior to defaulting, as needed.
• Relieves receptionist desk as needed.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or relevant experience.
• One to two years of administrative experience, preferably in an accounting or bookkeeping function.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Computer literacy including: e-mail, internet, database inquiry and updating, spreadsheet software.
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to write customer correspondence.
• Experience in setting up and organizing file systems and using office equipment.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer!