Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Company Overview:

Welcome to Sun City Produce !! The Best Produce Under the Sun!!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Accounts Receivable Clerk We are looking for individuals who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 

Sun Commodities is a privately held company and we are one of the main players in the wholesale of produce in the State of Florida. Sun group of companies distributes produce locally, internationally and services the cruise ships industry for over 20 years!

Benefits Offered:

We offer several health insurance packages as well as optional add-ons (Aflac)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) (Employer match with 4% contribution)
• Life insurance (Company paid)

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. The job will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from local deposits
• Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices
• Maintains records of payments, debits, and credits
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing reports

Minimum Requirements:

• General Accounting experience (Required)
• Minimum 1 year A/R experience (Preferred)
• Degree in Accounting (Preferred)
• Excellent data entry skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with internal staff members and external customers/vendors
• Ability to manage and complete multiple responsibilities within established timeframes
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information