Job Description

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition.

With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets.

Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

We are seeking a high energy, motivated Cash Applications Clerk in Coxsackie, NY

Records and verifies payment data for use in maintaining accurate records by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

• Verifies payments and ensures that all required paperwork is accurately completed including check numbers and amounts paid.
• Processes Driver collections (bags) from Coxsackie location.
• Compiles batches and applies customer and supplier checks to AR accounts.
• Submits check batches to bank via onsite scanners.
• Applies supplier credit memos to AR accounts.
• Assists in reviewing and coding cash reports sent from branch locations.
• Assists with questions regarding balancing problems with the daily cash report.
• Keys data in the cash receipts journal.
• Assist in the month end processes as needed.
• Participate in special department projects / initiatives as directed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Assures all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the cash applications process.
• Complies with established company criteria for accuracy of cash application.
• Balancing entries posted in ledger.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret financial information and data to facilitate decision making.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including :

• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• Hourly Rate $19 per hour / Full time / Monday - Friday / Hybrid work schedule after training
• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer.

Skills / Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications, and / or licenses :

High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

• 2 years’ experience in line-item cash applications and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise-wide system is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

• Excellent data entry skills.
• Proficient PC skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Result oriented and professional with excellent verbal / written communication skills.

Last updated : 2024-07-29