What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Berglund Automotive?
Description of the Role:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk at Berglund Automotive in Roanoke, Virginia will be responsible for handling all aspects of accounts receivable, including processing and reconciling incoming payments, resolving payment discrepancies, and handling customer inquiries.
Responsibilities:
- Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
- Reconcile uncollected daily cash sales.
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from other departments and customers.
- Resolves any unidentified balances on customer accounts.
- Reconciles valid and authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
- Resolves collections by examining payment history, credit lines, and coordinating contact with the Controllers and/or Business Managers.
- Calls customers for follow up and collections.
- Follows up on management inquiries.
- Coordinates with department managers to assure all documents are accurate and received in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Team player.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Dealership accounting experience is a plus.
- Solid computer skills (Accounting software and Microsoft Excel).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Personal time off the month following the date of hire.
- Paid vacation after three months.
- Paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and service.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
About the Company:
Berglund Automotive, family owned and operated for over 50 years, is a trusted member of the communities we serve in Southwest Virginia. With 10 locations and 20 automotive brands, we are dedicated to delivering quality service to customers and providing a rewarding workplace for our employees recognizing that their success drives our continued excellence.
Berglund Automotive is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
