Credit Clerk

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: 

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant to join our business. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

The Credit Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested. • Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff. • Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis. • Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred. • At least two years of related experience required.Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Other:• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.